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Agilent Bravo Liquid Handler - MRC - Service & Maintenance Agreement - 3 x 12 months

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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04 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee has completed the procurement process for service, maintenance, and repair of an Agilent Bravo Liquid Handler, under the contract titled "Agilent Bravo Liquid Handler - MRC - Service & Maintenance Agreement - 3 x 12 months." This contract caters to the Education sector and is set to commence on 18th November 2025, with a duration extending over three separate twelve-month periods. The procurement was facilitated through an open procedure, indicating a transparent and competitive tendering process, with the procurement category classified under services. Located at the Faculty of Life Science, MRC Laboratories, the contracting phase was finalised by the University in Dundee, UKM71, with Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd being awarded the contract on 25th February 2026 for a total value of £57,600.3 GBP.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and services maintenance. It was open to small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and companies operating within the UK, particularly those capable of providing comprehensive service and repair solutions for specialised laboratory handlers. The open procurement method ensures inclusivity and allows diverse business prospects, particularly for SMEs seeking to expand their client base and establish long-term contracts in the academic sector. Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd's successful bid demonstrates the potential for suitable vendors to emerge as key suppliers in this pivotal area, fostering business growth and enhancing service provision in educational infrastructure.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Agilent Bravo Liquid Handler - MRC - Service & Maintenance Agreement - 3 x 12 months

Notice Description

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of an Agilent Bravo Liquid Handler - 3 x 12 months - start 18th November 2025

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of an Agilent Bravo Liquid Handler - 3 x 12 months starting 18th November 2025

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825613
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550962
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£57,600 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Post Town
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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