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MALDI-TOF System

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

11 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh procured a MALDI-TOF system for Easter Bush Pathology in Edinburgh. The requirement covers supplying and installing the analytical laboratory instrument, together with a service and maintenance contract. MALDI-TOF systems are specialist scientific equipment used for rapid analysis and identification of biological samples, making this relevant to manufacturers, specialist laboratory-equipment suppliers, authorised distributors and firms providing instrument installation and support. The purchase is classified under CPV 38000000 for laboratory, optical and precision equipment. The University is both the buying organisation and the body managing the procurement. Delivery and service activity are associated with Easter Bush Pathology at the University of Edinburgh’s Edinburgh site. The requirement combines capital equipment supply with continuing technical support rather than being a standalone equipment purchase.

This procurement has been completed and awarded through a single lot under an open procedure. The tender deadline and bid opening were 10 April 2026 at 12:00. The estimated procurement value was £250,000. Three electronic bids were received, and the award was assessed on quality at 70% and price at 30%; variants were not allowed. Bruker UK was awarded the lot, and the contract was signed on 8 June 2026. The active contract value is £340,058. Its stated duration is 1,500 days, with an option to renew the service contract up to a five-year term. Bids had to remain valid for 120 days and be submitted in English. Tenderers were required to provide the names and qualifications of staff assigned to the work.

This opportunity demonstrates demand from a major university pathology service for a complete MALDI-TOF solution, not simply a piece of equipment. Competitors would need credible access to the relevant instrument technology, the ability to manage delivery and installation at a specialist pathology facility, and the technical resources to provide dependable servicing over a substantial operating period. The requirement for staff names and qualifications indicates that demonstrable technical competence and suitably qualified personnel matter. The evaluation’s strong emphasis on quality favours suppliers able to evidence instrument performance, implementation planning, service capability and support arrangements, alongside competitive pricing. Three suppliers competed, including international bidders, so future competitors should be prepared to demonstrate specialist expertise and robust delivery capacity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

MALDI-TOF System

Notice Description

Purchase, installation and service contract for a MALDI-TOF System for Easter Bush Pathology at the University of Edinburgh.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase, installation and service contract for a MALDI-TOF System for Easter Bush Pathology at the University of Edinburgh.

Renewal: Renewal of service contract up to 5 year term.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826285
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562236
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£340,058 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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 Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Bruker UK Limited

Further Information

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