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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Dundee has concluded the procurement process for the "Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of Waters LCMS Systems x 2 - 4x12 months," aimed at servicing laboratory equipment within the Faculty of Life Science in Dundee, UK. This open procedure falls under the services category in the education industry sector. The procurement process reached the award stage on 1st July 2026, with a contract value of GBP 237,220. The successful supplier, Waters Limited, will provide services for two LCMS systems over a 48-month period. This procurement was governed by the rules of the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA).

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance, particularly those familiar with Liquid Chromatography Mass Spectrometry (LCMS) systems. Given the nature of the contract, SMEs with expertise in technical repair and maintenance of complex laboratory systems stand to benefit from such opportunities. Participation in similar tenders can lead to growth by providing consistent long-term service engagements with educational institutions like the University of Dundee, enhancing both experience and reputation in the scientific services sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of Waters LCMS Systems x 2 - 4x12 months

Notice Description

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of Waters LCMS systems x 2 (OEA0814 & WAA342) - 4 X 12 months fixed price

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of Waters LCMS systems x 2, 4 x 12 months fixed price agreement

Options: Other Waters LCMS Systems

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836321
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559288
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

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
£237,220 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

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

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

WATERS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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