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Synthesiser Extended Warranty & Maintenance

University Of Edinburgh

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14 Oct 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh bought preventative maintenance and extended-warranty support for two Synthra RNplus and MeIplus radiopharmaceutical synthesisers. The instruments are used by the University’s Preclinical Imaging team for PET imaging research, and the support is intended to keep them reliable and safe, reduce downtime and maintain radiotracer production capacity. The requirement covers specialist servicing of equipment that uses Synthra’s proprietary technology. Work is delivered at the Radio Chemistry Department, The Queen’s Medical Research Institute, Edinburgh. This is a specialist equipment maintenance service rather than general laboratory or imaging support.

The procurement is complete and the contract was awarded to Synthra GmbH, the equipment manufacturer. The University used a limited, non-competitive procedure without prior publication of a competition, relying on the supplier’s manufacturer-specific expertise, diagnostic capabilities and access to compatible parts and service procedures. There was one bid. The contract was signed on 14 October 2026 and is active, with an awarded value of £87,244. The requirement is a single lot covering both synthesisers. The stated basis for selecting the supplier was that Synthra was considered the only provider able to deliver both preventative maintenance and extended-warranty support for its equipment. No contract start or end date is given.

For suppliers assessing future demand from the University of Edinburgh, this award shows a narrowly defined need tied to Synthra’s own radiopharmaceutical synthesisers, not a general maintenance requirement. A credible competitor would need to demonstrate manufacturer-level technical knowledge, the ability to diagnose and service the RNplus and MeIplus systems, and access to compatible parts and servicing procedures. The buyer linked the service to safe operation, equipment reliability, reduced downtime and sustained radiotracer production for PET imaging research, so evidence of maintaining specialist research equipment would be relevant. The route used here was non-competitive because the manufacturer was treated as the sole capable supplier; a competitor would therefore need to address that technical exclusivity with demonstrable capability specific to Synthra equipment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Synthesiser Extended Warranty & Maintenance

Notice Description

Synthra GmbH is the original equipment manufacturer of the two Synthra RNplus and MeIplus synthesisers. The required preventative maintenance and extended warranty support relates to specialist equipment incorporating proprietary technology and requires manufacturer-specific technical expertise, diagnostic capabilities and access to compatible parts and servicing procedures. Using the OEM will support the continued reliability and safe operation of the instruments, minimise downtime and maintain radiotracer production capacity.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contract provides preventative maintenance and extended warranty support for two Synthra radiopharmaceutical synthesisers used by the University of Edinburgh's Preclinical Imaging team for PET imaging research. Procured in 2024 and 2025 under contracts LIT0726 and LIT0749, the instruments require ongoing servicing and to maintain their operational lifespan and reliability. This contract is being awarded through the use of a Non-Competitive Action (NCA) on the basis that Synthra GmbH is the original equipment manufacturer and only supplier provide capable of providing both preventative maintenance and extended warranty support for its equipment.

Procurement Information

The contract provides preventative maintenance and extended warranty support for two Synthra radiopharmaceutical synthesisers used by the University of Edinburgh's Preclinical Imaging team for PET imaging research. Procured in 2024 and 2025 under contracts LIT0726 and LIT0749, the instruments require ongoing servicing and to maintain their operational lifespan and reliability. This contract is being awarded through the use of a Non-Competitive Action (NCA) on the basis that Synthra GmbH is the original equipment manufacturer and only supplier provide capable of providing both preventative maintenance and extended warranty support for its equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000845684
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566649
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
£87,244 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Oct 20261 weeks 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 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
Postcode Area
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

SYNTHRA GMBH

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT566649
    Synthesiser Extended Warranty & Maintenance - Synthra GmbH is the original equipment manufacturer of the two Synthra RNplus and MeIplus synthesisers. The required preventative maintenance and extended warranty support relates to specialist equipment incorporating proprietary technology and requires manufacturer-specific technical expertise, diagnostic capabilities and access to compatible parts and servicing procedures. Using the OEM will support the continued reliability and safe operation of the instruments, minimise downtime and maintain radiotracer production capacity.

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