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title: "PURCH2779 Provision of a Maintenance Contract for Bd High Specification Flow Cytometers for the University of Glasgow"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0590cd"
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# PURCH2779 Provision of a Maintenance Contract for Bd High Specification Flow Cytometers for the University of Glasgow

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0590cd

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled "PURCH2779 Provision of a Maintenance Contract for Bd High Specification Flow Cytometers". This opportunity falls within the services industry category, specifically related to repair and maintenance services for medical and precision equipment, under CPV code 50400000. The procurement is initiated by a tender method, and interested parties are required to submit their Request for Information (RFI) by 12 noon on 12th September 2025. The location for service delivery is in the region of UKM82. This process will help the University assess market capabilities before the formal tender is developed. A future notice regarding the tender is expected on 19th September 2025.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses involved in maintenance and servicing of medical equipment, particularly those with expertise in handling high-specification flow cytometers. Companies with the capacity and knowledge to meet the stringent servicing requirements of these crucial instruments at the University of Glasgow's College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences are well-suited to engage. Participating at this RFI stage enables potential suppliers to influence the eventual tender specifications, providing an avenue to align the University’s needs with their offerings, thus paving the way for substantial business growth and long-term service contracts.

## Notice

PURCH2779 Provision of a Maintenance Contract for Bd High Specification Flow Cytometers for the University of Glasgow. The College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences currently has eleven BD (Becton Dickinson) instruments located across the University of Glasgow estate. The instruments are heavily used and play a fundamental role in the research of the College including medical research and clinical trials. They must be maintained, serviced and repaired to an exacting standard. This exercise is being carried out in advance of any formal procurement exercise, it s not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. All information contained within this notice is subject to change. Please refer to PURCH2779 Prior Information Notice & RFI document for full details. Please return your completed RFI to hannah.dobby@glasgow.ac.uk no later than 12 noon on Friday 12th September 2025. Submitting an RFI means your organisation agrees to further engagement with the University on this project, prior to any further ensuing procurement activity.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2779 Provision of a Maintenance Contract for Bd High Specification Flow Cytometers for the University of Glasgow. Please refer to PURCH2779 Request for Information & RFI document for full details. Please return the RFI to hannah.dobby@glasgow.ac.uk by 12 noon on 12th September 2025. Please note that participation in this RFI exercise does not put your Organisation in a preferential position, but it will allow us to consider the market capabilities for our requirement. The purpose of this RFI is for the University of Glasgow to be able to understand what the market can offer so that we can run a robust tender process. The information gathered as a result of the RFI process will assist us to develop our tender strategy. Suppliers should only note interest if they have the capacity, capability and expertise to provide the minimum requirements.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052587-2025 |
| Notice type | Planning Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 18 Sep 2025 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 29 Aug 2025 at 15:14 - Planning - Planning Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052587-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808697
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=808697
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00108

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