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Zeiss Consolidated Service Contract (2026)

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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05 Aug 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, located at Charles Stewart House, Edinburgh, has completed the contracting process for the "Zeiss Consolidated Service Contract (2026)" under the tender ID DA0468. This service-related procurement, classified under CPV code 71900000, focuses on maintaining Zeiss instruments that support various university business units. The procurement followed an open procedure and was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd, based in Cambridge. The contract was officially signed on 23rd July 2026, with a total value of GBP 311,785.76. The procurement is now in the award stage, aligning with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) standards.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific instruments and equipment maintenance services, particularly those experienced with university or large institutional clients. Though a large supplier, Carl Zeiss Ltd, secured this contract, smaller enterprises in the service industry domain can find similar opportunities by aligning their offerings with institutional needs. The completion of this tender highlights the potential for growth in service contracts within the educational sector, providing a pathway for businesses aiming to expand their presence in the academic services market.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Zeiss Consolidated Service Contract (2026)

Notice Description

Consolidated service contract

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has Zeiss instruments maintained through a Zeiss Consolidated Service Contract. The instruments support various business units in their service delivery across the University.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839410
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561698
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£311,785 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARL ZEISS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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