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title: "Laboratory Data Capture Systems and Peripherals - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000663212"
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# Laboratory Data Capture Systems and Peripherals - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000663212

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen is seeking suppliers for the procurement of Laboratory Data Capture Systems and Peripherals through a limited tendering process. The contract, valued at £195,572, has been awarded to ADInstruments Ltd. The procurement is part of the education sector, specifically aiming to enhance laboratory capabilities at the Aberdeen campus. The contract was signed on 6th August 2021 and falls under the goods category, utilising a negotiated procedure due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, which necessitated the compatibility with existing systems and training efficiencies.

This opportunity is ideal for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in laboratory technology and data capture solutions. The requirements suggest that businesses familiar with ADInstruments' systems, or those that can provide compatible alternatives, could strongly benefit from this contract. Firms should possess the technical capabilities to meet specific educational needs and offer unique solutions that align with the existing software infrastructure at the University of Aberdeen, presenting a solid chance for growth in the education sector.

## Notice

Laboratory Data Capture Systems and Peripherals for the University of Aberdeen.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Under Regulation 33 (1) (b) (ii) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, a contracting authority may use the negotiated procedure without the prior publication in the case of a public contract, based on the following justification: A contracting authority may award a public contract following negotiated procedure without prior publication of a contract notice or prior information notice in any of the following cases-- (b) where the works, supplies or services can be supplied only by a particular economic operator for any of the following reasons-- (ii) competition is absent for technical reasons; Competition is absent for technical reasons (only if it is not caused by artificial narrowing down of the parameters of the procurement and no reasonable alternative or substitute exists). In this instance, compatibility with existing software and equipment is essential. If the University were to purchase alternative lab data capture systems and equipment then alternative software would also be required Academic and technical staff are already full trained on how to use the AD Instruments lab systems. Familiarity in teaching practice is also a consideration.

### Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator for the following reason: absence of competition for technical reasons

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423731 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Aug 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 | £195,572 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

### Codes

- 32580000 - Data equipment

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423731

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG423731
  Laboratory Data Capture Systems and Peripherals - University of Aberdeen - Laboratory Data Capture Systems and Peripherals for the University of Aberdeen.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000663212

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