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02 Jul 2026 at 12:46

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.

How relevant is this notice?

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 20262 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
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Dundee
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Glasgow Caledonian University

Glasgow Clyde College

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

Maryhill Housing Association Ltd

Moray Council

NHS Fife

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Lanarkshire

NHS Tayside

North East Scotland College

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Government

Scottish Police Authority

Stirling Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

VisitScotland

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Postcode Area
Dundee
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
47
Supplier Names

Shimadzu UK Ltd

TCS Response LTD.

Watts Group Limited

GRAHAM + SIBBALD Property Consultants Ltd

SSG Support Services Group LTD

3x1

National Centre for Social Research

HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS LIMITED

Turner & Townsend

ASA Recruitment

The Lines Between Ltd.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Hermes Equity Ownership Services Limited

Howell Marine Consulting

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

Progressive Partnership

Venesky Brown Ltd

Arcadis LLP

University of Edinburgh

MBM Print & SCS Ltd

ICT Revolutions Limited

Arjo UK Ltd

Ultima Business Solutions

Quo Imus Limited

Valuta

Dalkia Operations Ltd

Oban Scallop Gear Ltd

Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd

Stepford Group Ltd

Epiq Europe Ltd

Jacobs UK Ltd

Bright Digital Marketing LTD (Bright Signals)

Brownriggs

North Offshore Ltd

Alpha Fencing Ltd

WSP UK Limited

QTS Contracts north Ltd

Bergmann Direct Ltd

Henderson Loggie

Ipsos MORI

Environtec Limited

RS Aqua Ltd

MPMH Construction Ltd

Optimat

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