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title: "Lab Equipment Maintenance at NINE, Edinburgh BioQuarter"
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# Lab Equipment Maintenance at NINE, Edinburgh BioQuarter

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE C/O COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a937

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## Summary

The contracting process initiated by Scottish Enterprise, partnering with Colliers International, focuses on the provision of laboratory equipment maintenance services at the Edinburgh BioQuarter, a hub supported by Scottish Enterprise for research and development. Designated within the laboratory services category, the procurement process followed an open procedure, ensuring wide access for potential suppliers. This initiative is currently in the award stage, having successfully completed the tender phase as of the most recent update on 16 December 2025. The anticipated contract commencement in January 2026 spans an initial 24-month period, with potential extensions of up to two additional years. Scottish Enterprise's involvement highlights its commitment to regional economic affairs, with operations centrally managed from Glasgow.

This tender presents a substantial business growth opportunity, valued at £350,000. The contract is tailored for a single supplier, making it particularly attractive for companies specialising in laboratory equipment maintenance with the necessary authorisation to service the equipment from the Original Equipment Manufacturer. Businesses integrating innovative methodologies and holding robust team structures with qualified engineers could find competitive advantage. The award criteria emphasise sustainability and inclusion through Fair Work practices, aligning with modern business values. With service continuity planned for several years, suppliers should consider this procurement as a strategic foothold in Scotland's burgeoning life sciences sector, potentially opening avenues for collaboration and expansion at the Edinburgh BioQuarter.

## Notice

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier to deliver maintenance services for the laboratory equipment at Edinburgh Bioquarter, a Scottish Enterprise supported research and development campus.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier to deliver maintenance services for the laboratory equipment at Edinburgh BioQuarter, a Scottish Enterprise supported research and development campus. The contract is anticipated to start January 2026 for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The contract is anticipated to start January 2026 for an initial period of 24 months with the option to extend for 2 x 12 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083342-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Dec 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Retender anticipated in 2029 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £350,000 |
| Lots value | £350,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £325,335 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE C/O COLLIERS INTERNATIONAL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1RW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AVIDITY SCIENCE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 12:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083342-2025
- 7 Oct 2025 at 08:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/062723-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.colliers.com
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811783
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA17863
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.scottish-

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