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Dragonfly Service Contract

University Of Edinburgh

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12 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh initiated a procurement process through a limited method to award a service contract to Andor Technology for the maintenance of a Dragonfly instrument. As the original equipment manufacturer, Andor Technology was the sole candidate due to technical reasons necessitating direct award. The procurement, categorised under services, aligns with Education industry needs and is located in Edinburgh, UK (region UKM75). The award, tagged under the contract stage, was completed with the contract valued at £55,000, signed on 27 November 2025, and became active subsequently. The contract was governed without prior publication of a call for competition, emphasising continuity and technical efficacy within its scope.

This tender provides unique opportunities for those specialised in equipment maintenance services, especially enterprises capable of meeting the specific technical requirements set by the procurement authority. Large companies equipped with expertise in high-tech instrumentation would find themselves well-suited to compete in such roles. While the initial direct award is complete, subsequent opportunities for similar services or supplementary contracts may arise, enabling growth for businesses capable of handling specialised technical service demands in the educational sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Dragonfly Service Contract

Notice Description

Dragonfly Service Contract

Procurement Information

The University of Edinburgh have a Dragonfly instrument from Andor Technology Ltd that needs a new service and maintenance contract. To keep this instrument operational and efficient it is crucial that a new service contract is put in place. As Andor Technology Ltd are the original equipment manufacturer for technical reasons there is only one supplier and that Andor Technology Ltd should be awarded the contract directly via an NCA.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826398
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551565
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
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

Andor Technology Ltd

Further Information

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