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Award

02 Jul 2026 at 11:46

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee, based in Dundee, has recently awarded a contract for the supply of a Liquid Chromatography-Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) system, including related accessories, consumables, extended warranty, and service & maintenance. The procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting chromatographs and gas chromatographs. This contract, identified by the title "Award of revised UoD-LAB599-TC-2026-APUC - Supply of an LCMS - DDU requirement", has reached the award stage. The award, worth £158,395.10, was granted to Shimadzu UK Ltd, a supplier located in Milton Keynes. The procurement process follows a tender initiation type and involves a formal procurement process. The contract remains actively managed following the award decision made on 2nd July 2026.

This contract opportunity opens avenues for businesses specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment supply, particularly those focused on chromatographic technologies. Suppliers capable of providing full-service solutions, including maintenance and extended warranties, are well-positioned to compete for similar contracts in the future. Engaging with universities and research institutions such as the University of Dundee offers a pathway for business growth within the educational and scientific sectors. Companies with expertise in providing cutting-edge scientific equipment and maintaining client relationships through comprehensive support services can benefit significantly from such procurement opportunities.

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Notice Title

Award of revised UoD-LAB599-TC-2026-APUC - Supply of an LCMS - DDU requirement

Notice Description

Supply of an LCMS System and related accessories, consumables, extended warranty, service & maintenance

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831238
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559268
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38432200 - Chromatographs

38432210 - Gas chromatographs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£158,395 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Additional Buyers

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

MARYHILL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

NHS LANARKSHIRE

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

VISITSCOTLAND

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB25 1BN
Post Town
Aberdeen
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

ALPHA FENCING

BERGMANN DIRECT

ENVIRONTEC

HENDERSON LOGGIE

IPSOS MORI

MPMH CONSTRUCTION

NORTH OFFSHORE

OPTIMAT

QTS CONTRACTS NORTH

RS AQUA

SHIMADZU

THE LINES BETWEEN

WSP

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