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title: "PURCH2647 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04fd50"
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published: "2025-06-17"
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# PURCH2647 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04fd50

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a Benchtop MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer, awarded to Shimadzu UK Ltd. This contract falls within the "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments" category, under the main procurement category of goods. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, adhering to the open public procurement method, and is covered by the GPA. The contract is situated in Glasgow, United Kingdom, specifically in the UKM82 region. The process concluded with a contract signed on 16th June 2025, marking the award stage's completion. The procurement offers a base warranty period of 12 months with possible extensions, reflecting a focus on sustained equipment support.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in laboratory and precision equipment production. For small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in providing innovative and reliable scientific instruments, such contracts can pave the way for establishing long-term relationships with prestigious academic institutions like the University of Glasgow. Enterprises not only benefit from an immediate revenue boost but also from potential future collaborations on equipment maintenance and upgrades, given the contract's optional extension features. Consequently, such opportunities are optimal for businesses looking to expand their footprint in the educational and scientific sectors.

## Notice

Award of PURCH2647 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award of PURCH2647 Provision of Contract Agreement for the purchase of a Benchtop MALDI-TOF Mass Spectrometer

Renewal: Fixed period of 12 months warranty as a minimum, with the option to extend for 4 x 12 months for maintenance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032884-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 5 May 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £228,375 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G12 8QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Hillhead |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHIMADZU |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 10:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032884-2025
- 2 May 2025 at 08:20 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013079-2025
- 2 May 2025 at 08:20 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/018642-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795377
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

## Provenance

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