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Preventative Maintenance for Liquid Handlers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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27 Jul 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, operating from the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Preventative Maintenance for Liquid Handlers". This process was managed under an open procedure and pertains to the general public services industry category. The contract, valued at £5,331.40, involves services to be delivered at the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen. The award was made to QIAGEN Ltd., a large supplier based in Manchester, and the contract was signed on 24th July 2026. This award notice marks the completion of the procurement stage, following an open invitation to bid for this preventative maintenance service.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services for laboratory equipment to engage with the Scottish Government and expand their footprint in the public services sector, particularly those with capabilities in providing reliable service solutions for complex liquid handling systems. Companies that offer innovative maintenance strategies, have experience in government contracts, and can demonstrate expertise in laboratory environments would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement opportunities. The open procurement method reflects a transparent approach, ideal for businesses looking to grow through government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Preventative Maintenance for Liquid Handlers

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for a preventative maintenance contract for liquid handlers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for a preventative maintenance contract for liquid handlers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000838419
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560916
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,331 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jul 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
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
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
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

QIAGEN

Further Information

Notice Documents

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