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Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of Thermo LCMS systems installed within Faculty of Life Science MRC & Proteomics

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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29 May 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee has concluded a public procurement process for the "Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of Thermo LCMS systems" installed within its Faculty of Life Science MRC & Proteomics. Designated under the education industry category, this tender was conducted through an open procedure to ensure transparency and competitiveness. The contract, signed on 28th May 2026, is valued at £718,826.85 and involves the delivery location at the university's Faculty of Life Science, Dow Street, Dundee, within the region of UKM71. The procurement process, now at the award and contract stage, highlights the vital role of maintaining sophisticated scientific equipment within educational institutions.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment servicing, particularly those with expertise in Thermo Mass Spec & Chromatography systems. Companies in the SME sector, exemplified by the awarded supplier Thermo Fisher Scientific, are well-positioned to engage in similar opportunities, potentially expanding their market presence and enhancing their service portfolios. This collaboration reflects a beneficial partnership between the educational sector and technical service providers, fostering innovation and reliable support for crucial research activities. Businesses interested in future tenders of this nature could gain strategic advantages by maintaining a focus on service excellence and innovation within the life sciences field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of Thermo LCMS systems installed within Faculty of Life Science MRC & Proteomics

Notice Description

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of Thermo LCMS systems installed within Faculty of Life Science MRC & Proteomics 3 X 12 months

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Service, Maintenance and Repair of Thermo Mass Specs & Chromatography equipment installed within the Faculty of Life Science MRC & Proteomics

Options: scope to include existing installed Thermo Mass Spec & Chromatography systems that require follow on service post initial point of sale warranty/extended warranty with service purchased

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833271
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556855
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50100000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services of vehicles and related equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£718,826 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 May 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20261 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
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
Post Town
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
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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