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title: "Establishment of a Termed Agreement for the Supply & Service of Liquid Handlers and related accessories & consumables, upgrades, extended warranty and service & maintenance"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE"
published: "2025-10-14"
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# Establishment of a Termed Agreement for the Supply & Service of Liquid Handlers and related accessories & consumables, upgrades, extended warranty and service & maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000776420

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## Summary

The University of Dundee is currently in the tender stage for establishing a termed agreement for the supply and service of liquid handlers and related accessories, consumables, upgrades, extended warranty, and service & maintenance. This procurement process falls under the Education category and is geared towards improving the equipment for the Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD) Laboratories. The procurement method is an open procedure with electronic submissions, and the deadline for tender submission is 27th September 2024 at 13:00. The contract location is in Dundee, Scotland (UKM71), and the initial contract period is set for 36 months with the option for extension.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with capabilities in providing high-quality, low-volume, non-contact liquid handlers. Companies that offer comprehensive service and maintenance packages, alongside the necessary consumables and upgrades, would be well-suited to compete. The emphasis on quality and technical expertise, with a 70% weight on technical quality and 30% on price, makes this an ideal opportunity for businesses that can demonstrate superior technical capabilities and innovative solutions. This long-term agreement, with potential extensions, offers significant prospects for sustained business growth.

## Notice

The initial CeTPD liquid handler requirement did not materialise due to funding. Therefore this award relates to subsequent service of existing systems and supply of liquid handlers and related accessories, consumables, upgrades, extended warranty and or service, maintenance and or repair referred to within the Contract Notice. Potential cumulative spend value of purchases under this agreement will not exceed GBP 1.5M over the initial five (5) years. Total value of procurement advised within II.1.7 is GBP 1.5M

### Lot Information

Initial requirement - Liquid Handler and related accessories, consumables, upgrades, extended warranty including service & maintenance

This did not materialise due to funding. The initial requirement is for The Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD). They currently have a need for a low volume, non-contact liquid handler for assay dispensing and plate chemistry in order to accelerate their research. The initial contract period is 36 months with an option to extend for a further 7 x 12 months subject to need and satisfactory performance.

Options: scope to include upgrades, accessories, consumables, extended warranty and or service & maintenance throughout the contract period.

Renewal: option to extend by a further 7 x 12 months subject to need and satisfactory performance.

Supply of a Liquid Handler and related accessories, consumables, upgrades, extended warranty and service & maintenance

The University of Dundee is looking to establish a termed supply & service agreement for Liquid Handlers and related accessories, including upgrades and consumables, there is also scope to include additional purchases and extended warranty and or service and maintenance for existing liquid handlers. The initial purchase is for The Centre for Targeted Protein Degradation (CeTPD) - LOT 2

Options: scope to include additional purchases of Liquid Handlers, related accessories, consumables, upgrades, and extended warranty and or service & maintenance.

Renewal: option to extend beyond 60 months to a maximum of 5 x 12 month options subject to need and satisfactory performance

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541434 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Sep 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Oct 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £1,500,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECKMAN COULTER UNITED KINGDOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42997300 - Industrial robots

## Release History

- 14 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541434
- 28 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512986

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512986&idx=1
  28th August 2024 - 01. UoD-LAB537-TC-2024 - Master ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512986&idx=2
  28th August 2024 - 02. UoD-LAB537-TC-2024 - Annex A - SoR
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512986&idx=3
  28th August 2024 - 03. UoD-LAB537-TC-2024 - Form of Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512986&idx=4
  28th August 2024 - 04. UoD-LAB537-TC-2024 - Annex B2 TsCs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512986&idx=5
  28th August 2024 - 05. UoD-LAB537-TC-2024 - Annex C Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG512986&idx=6
  28th August 2024 - 06. UoD-LAB537-TC-2024 - Annex D Quality
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512986
  Establishment of a Termed Agreement for the Supply & Service of Liquid Handlers and related accessories & consumables, upgrades, extended warranty and service & maintenance - a low volume, non-contact liquid handler for assay dispensing and plate chemistry in order to accelerate research
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541434
  Establishment of a Termed Agreement for the Supply & Service of Liquid Handlers and related accessories & consumables, upgrades, extended warranty and service & maintenance - The initial CeTPD liquid handler requirement did not materialise due to funding. Therefore this award relates to subsequent service of existing systems and supply of liquid handlers and related accessories, consumables, upgrades, extended warranty and or service, maintenance and or repair referred to within the Contract Notice. Potential cumulative spend value of purchases under this agreement will not exceed GBP 1.5M over the initial five (5) years. Total value of procurement advised within II.1.7 is GBP 1.5M

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776420
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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