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AWARD NOTICE Maintenance Contract for Orbitrap Exploris 240 - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen, a body governed by public law, has completed the procurement process for a five-year maintenance contract concerning the Orbitrap Exploris 240, under the procurement method "limited" due to technical exclusivity. The tender, titled "AWARD NOTICE Maintenance Contract for Orbitrap Exploris 240 - University of Aberdeen," falls within the services industry category, specifically classified under CPV code 50410000. The contract was awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific on 19th March 2026, with a contract value of GBP 128,243.65. This award notice marks the conclusion of the procurement stage in the region of Aberdeen, UKM50.

This procurement opportunity primarily benefits businesses with specialized expertise in highly technical maintenance and proprietary components related to scientific equipment, such as those required for the Orbitrap Exploris 240 system. Having been awarded through a procedure without a call for competition, this tender emphasizes the need for unique technical skills and capabilities, making companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific, which possess distinct expertise and access to proprietary parts, particularly well-suited. Companies involved in the provision of services for scientific equipment maintenance could find similar opportunities for business growth by aligning with specific technical requirements and specialised service delivery.

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Notice Title

AWARD NOTICE Maintenance Contract for Orbitrap Exploris 240 - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award notice for 5 year maintenance contract of Orbitrap Exploris 240.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award notice for 5 year maintenance contract of Orbitrap Exploris 240.

Procurement Information

No other supplier has the required expertise or proprietary parts to cover extremely specialised essential parts particularly the MALDI source which contains powerful lasers and are required for the full operation of the system.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827029
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552107
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

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£128,243 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Mar 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Mar 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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