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Award of contract for Extracellular Flux Analyzer - University of Aberdeen

UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN

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30 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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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 an Extracellular Flux Analyzer, with Agilent Technologies awarded the contract. This procurement falls under the education industry category and took place in Aberdeen, Scotland (region UKM50). The procurement stage concluded with the award and contract signing on 30th March 2026. Conducted as a limited procurement method, the procedure was justified by technical reasons, primarily because Agilent Technologies offers unique capabilities that meet specific technical requirements.

This contract offers growth opportunities, particularly for large-scale businesses specialising in advanced scientific and analytical equipment for educational institutions. Firms capable of supplying highly specialised equipment, particularly those akin to the Seahorse XFe24 system, with features like real-time, label-free measurements, and those interested in technical collaborations with universities will find this tender advantageous. The procurement, without a prior call for competition, underscores the need for unique expertise and equipment, providing niche market players a competitive edge.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for Extracellular Flux Analyzer - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of contract for Extracellular Flux Analyzer - University of Aberdeen

Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of contract for Extracellular Flux Analyzer - University of Aberdeen

Procurement Information

The Seahorse XFe24 system, manufactured and supplied exclusively by Agilent Technologies, is currently the only commercially available platform that: i) Provides simultaneous, real-time, label-free measurement of OCR and ECAR in live cells ii) Enables automated injection of metabolic perturbation compounds during assay runs iii) Supports standardised, widely validated assay kits and protocols used across the field iv) Is optimised for low cell numbers and sensitive primary cultures, including neuronal cells v) supports metabolic analysis of 3D culture systems (e.g. organoids and spheroids) through specialised plates and workflows

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000827954
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552761
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
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

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

CPV Codes

38540000 - Machines and apparatus for testing and measuring

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,993 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 days 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 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

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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