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title: "BD Consolidated Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d55a"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# BD Consolidated Service Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d55a

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has concluded a public procurement process for a consolidated service contract focused on laboratory services, particularly concerning BD instruments. The procurement, under the contract ID NCA31141, was executed via a limited method without prior publication due to technical exclusivity, with Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited as the sole qualified provider. With the award being active from 23rd July 2026, this contract encompasses services at the University located in Edinburgh within the UKM75 region. Noteworthy is that while the process has reached the award and contract stage, the service contract has provisions for optional annual renewal for up to five years, ensuring sustained operational support for laboratory equipment.

This consolidated service contract presents an opportunity for businesses in the laboratory services industry to benchmark and explore potential partnerships or innovative service offerings to entities like the University of Edinburgh. Firms specialising in high-quality technical maintenance and OEM service provision, particularly those able to navigate complex technical procurement restrictions, could benefit from exploring similar contracts. The procurement's focus on OEM services and proprietary diagnostics implies that businesses with unique technical skills and service delivery capabilities in the laboratory and equipment maintenance domain will be well-positioned to compete in such niche markets.

## Notice

Consolidated service contract

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Consolidated service contract for BD instruments.

Options: We have two Aria II instruments that are now end of service. BD has agreed to continue servicing both instruments, but can only commit to a 12-month service period at a time, with continuation subject to annual review. If renewed, these instruments will added to this contract up to the the 5 year contract term.

### Procurement Information

The Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication has been used on the basis competition is absent for technical reasons. Becton Dickinson UK Limited is the sole supplier able to provide the full OEM maintenance and service support required for the University's BD instruments, including access to proprietary diagnostics, software updates, genuine replacement parts and OEM-trained engineers. Market engagement confirmed that alternative providers are unable to deliver an equivalent end-to-end service, and the use of non-OEM support presents risks to future manufacturer support and long-term asset reliability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071262-2026 |
| Notice type | 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 |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £926,516 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECTON, DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 13:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071262-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838602
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

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