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title: "Lab Equipment Maintenance - University of Aberdeen"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
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# Lab Equipment Maintenance - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000700683

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has recently awarded a contract for "Lab Equipment Maintenance" through an open procurement method. This contract covers the maintenance and repair of laboratory equipment including microscopes and refrigeration equipment. The University, based in Aberdeen, UK, split the contract into two lots and selected Microscopy Supplies And Consultants Ltd and Sparks Mechanical Services Ltd. as suppliers for the respective lots. The contract is now active, with a total value of £65,000 for Lot 1 and £25,000 for Lot 2, signed on different dates in September 2022.

Businesses involved in lab equipment maintenance and repair services, particularly those dealing with microscopes and refrigeration equipment, may find opportunities for growth through similar tenders. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes. Interested businesses should monitor the University of Aberdeen's procurement activities for future tender opportunities within the education sector, as this recent contract focused on maintaining laboratory equipment to operate safely and efficiently in line with relevant regulations.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE - The University of Aberdeen wish to appoint an effective maintenance and repair service for the types of laboratory equipment outlined below. This tender exercise includes the requirement to supply all spare parts required to service, maintain and repair laboratory equipment, and all labour and materials for this contract to the satisfaction of the Technical Resource Manager and/or their representative. The intention of this contract is to ensure that all laboratory equipment should operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with all relevant legislation and to the manufacturer's specification. The contract will be split into 2 different lots and tenderers can submit bids for any number without limit. - Microscopes - Refrigeration equipment

### Lot Information

Lab Equipment Maintenance - University of Aberdeen

Award of contract for Laboratory Equipment Maintenance for an initial 2 year period with 3 further extensions each of 1 year available.

Renewal: This is an invitation to submit a proposal for Laboratory Equipment Maintenance for an initial 2 year period with 3 further extensions each of 1 year available.

Details as lot 1

Award of contract

Renewal: This is an invitation to submit a proposal for Laboratory Equipment Maintenance for an initial 2 year period with 3 further extensions each of 1 year available.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458530 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Sep 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Aug 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Sep 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £90,000 |

## 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | MICROSCOPY SUPPLIES AND CONSULTANTS; SPARKS MECHANICAL SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 8 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458530
- 19 Jul 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454240

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454240
  Lab Equipment Maintenance - University of Aberdeen - The University of Aberdeen wish to appoint an effective maintenance and repair service for the types of laboratory equipment outlined below. This tender exercise includes the requirement to supply all spare parts required to service, maintain and repair laboratory equipment, and all labour and materials for this contract to the satisfaction of the Technical Resource Manager and/or their representative. The intention of this contract is to ensure that all laboratory equipment should operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with all relevant legislation and to the manufacturer's specification. The contract will be split into 2 different lots and tenderers can submit bids for any number without limit. - Microscopes - Refrigeration equipment
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP458530
  Lab Equipment Maintenance - University of Aberdeen - AWARD NOTICE - The University of Aberdeen wish to appoint an effective maintenance and repair service for the types of laboratory equipment outlined below. This tender exercise includes the requirement to supply all spare parts required to service, maintain and repair laboratory equipment, and all labour and materials for this contract to the satisfaction of the Technical Resource Manager and/or their representative. The intention of this contract is to ensure that all laboratory equipment should operate safely, efficiently and in accordance with all relevant legislation and to the manufacturer's specification. The contract will be split into 2 different lots and tenderers can submit bids for any number without limit. - Microscopes - Refrigeration equipment

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000700683
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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