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Award of contract for Specialist Equipment Maintenance - University of Aberdeen

University of Aberdeen

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10 Jul 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Aberdeen has completed the procurement process for the "Award of contract for Specialist Equipment Maintenance," focusing on the maintenance of a high-resolution mass spectrometer with an ion mobility cell. This contract falls under the service category and is particularly relevant to the education industry, located in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement method was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the specific technical requirements and the need for proprietary knowledge possessed by the awarded supplier, Agilent Technologies. The contract, valued at £107,492, was signed on 10th July 2026, marking the award stage of the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the maintenance of specialised scientific equipment. Companies that hold proprietary technology or specific technical expertise are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, particularly those capable of offering bespoke service solutions aligning with the precise requirements of academic institutions. While the completed contract in this scenario limits direct competition, similar opportunities can stimulate growth for businesses that focus on niche expertise and technical capabilities in the education and research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of contract for Specialist Equipment Maintenance - University of Aberdeen

Notice Description

Award of service contract for high-resolution mass spectrometer using an ion mobility cell to further separate ions.

Procurement Information

The manufacturer of this equipmenthas the proprietary knowledge and access to parts required to service this equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837175
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559928
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£107,492 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 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
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Aberdeen
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB24 3FX
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Agilent Technologies

Further Information

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