---
title: "PPE Ref 7246 Direct award for A 5 year service contract for the Attune NXT flow cytometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000655150"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW"
published: "2021-06-03"
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# PPE Ref 7246 Direct award for A 5 year service contract for the Attune NXT flow cytometer

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000655150

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## Summary

The University of Glasgow is seeking services under a recent procurement process titled "PPE Ref 7246 Direct award for a 5 year service contract for the Attune NXT flow cytometer." This initiative falls within the education industry and is located in Glasgow, UK. The awarded contract, valued at £61,000, was signed on 14 May 2021 and is currently active. The procurement was conducted using an open method, and the process has now reached the award stage, following a direct award exception due to the unique technical requirements that only the original equipment manufacturer can fulfil.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly large-scale suppliers who specialise in scientific equipment or service contracts associated with flow cytometry. As the contract has been awarded to Life Technologies Ltd, prospective competitors should focus on demonstrating unique technical capabilities and proven experience in servicing specialised scientific instruments. Companies with a robust presence in related industries and those offering innovative support solutions might find this market environment conducive to growth.

## Notice

PPE Ref 7246 Direct award for A 5 year service contract for the Attune NXT flow cytometer

### Lot Information

Lot 1

PPE Ref 7246 Direct award for A 5 year service contract for the Attune NXT flow cytometer Internal Procurement Policy Exception (PPE) Form completed. Justification: Competition is absent for technical reasons under Regulation 6 (1)(b)(ii) of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016. Only the OEM can service this equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417141 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 May 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £61,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | LIFE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50421000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical equipment

## Release History

- 3 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417141

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417141
  PPE Ref 7246 Direct award for A 5 year service contract for the Attune NXT flow cytometer - PPE Ref 7246 Direct award for A 5 year service contract for the Attune NXT flow cytometer

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000655150

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