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Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Waters QDA Fractionlynx LCMS system

UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE

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02 Jul 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee has completed the procurement process for the "Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Waters QDA Fractionlynx LCMS system". This process falls under the education sector and involves services in the industry category identified by CPV code 50000000. The procurement was managed using an open procedure, suitable for a wide range of bidders, and the main procurement category was services. The contractual obligation was formalised on 30th June 2026, with the service period spanning from 30th April 2026 to 29th April 2030. The contract was awarded to Waters Limited, with services to be delivered at the BCDD Laboratories located at Dow Street, Dundee, under the administrative region UKM71.

This tender presents significant business opportunities, particularly for service providers experienced in the maintenance and repair of laboratory systems, such as those involved in mass spectrometry and chromatography equipment. SMEs will find this contract appealing, especially those specialising in laboratory infrastructure or scientific equipment services. As the procurement was conducted via an open procedure, it reflects a transparent and competitive market environment that encourages participation from various bidders, fostering opportunities for business expansion and establishing long-term relationships with academic institutions such as the University of Dundee. Waters Limited, already awarded the contract, exemplifies the type of business well-suited for such niche service provisions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Waters QDA Fractionlynx LCMS system

Notice Description

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Waters QDA Fractionlynx LCMS system - 4 x 12 months - 30.04.2026-29.04.2030

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Waters QDA Fractionlynx LCMS system - 4 x 12 months - 30.04.2026-29.04.2030

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836298
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559262
Current Stage
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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

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

38433100 - Mass spectrometer

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£69,888 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
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

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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