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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Sony Cell Sorter MA900 - 5 x 12 months" was undertaken by the University of Dundee, a body governed by public law in the education sector. The contract has progressed through the Award stage, with the award date being 9th July 2026, and involves services within the UK, specifically at the Faculty of Life Science, Flow Cytometry Facility, University of Dundee. The procurement method was limited, executed as an award procedure without prior publication due to exclusive rights requirements. The total contract value is £86,681, highlighting an ongoing commitment beginning 15th July 2026 for a five-year period contingent on performance.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specializing in the maintenance and repair of scientific equipment, particularly those with experience or exclusive rights in servicing Sony Cell Sorters. While the initial award has been made to Sony Europe BV due to intellectual property considerations, companies with innovative solutions or partnership capabilities with Sony could view future tenders or collaborations for similar high-value, specialised contracts as viable targets for growth. The educational and scientific research sectors require reliable service partners, making this a potential growth area for firms that can demonstrate expertise and reliability in these fields.

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Notice Title

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Sony Cell Sorter MA900 - 5 x 12 months

Notice Description

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Sony MA900 Cell Sorter - 5 x 12 month agreement - starting 15th July 2026 - subject to need and satisfactory performance by the appointed service provider

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Service, maintenance and repair of a Sony Cell Sorter MA900 - 5 X 12 months

Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to protection of exclusive right, including intellectual property rights

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837912
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560534
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

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£86,681 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20264 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

SONY EUROPE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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