---
title: "Nikon Consolidated Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000803333"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-07-03"
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# Nikon Consolidated Service Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000803333

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has concluded a procurement process for a 5-year OEM consolidated service contract for Nikon instruments across its campuses, with an optional 2-year extension. This contract, identified by the title "Nikon Consolidated Service Contract", falls under the education industry category and is located in the Edinburgh region, specifically targeting the university's estate (CPV code 50400000). The process, completed in the "award" stage, followed a limited procurement method due to the technical specificity and the need for continuity in instrument warranties, requiring Nikon UK as the sole provider. The contract, valued at £750,000, was signed on 30 June 2025.

This tender represents substantial business growth opportunities, with Nikon UK positioned as a significant supplier due to the technical nature of the required services, which restricts competition. Businesses suited to engage in limited procurement processes, especially those with capabilities in high-end microscopy instrument maintenance, would find similar opportunities lucrative. The contract underscores the strategic collaborations between educational institutions and specialised suppliers necessary for maintaining high-quality scientific instrumentation infrastructure.

## Notice

5 year OEM consolidated maintenance contract for Nikon instruments across University estate. Optional 2 year extension.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

5 year OEM service and maintenance contract for Nikon high end microscopy instruments across the University estate.

### Procurement Information

Maintenance required by OEM manufacturer to ensure quality and validity of replacement parts and continuity of instrument warranties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533836 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 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 | £750,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH9 1EJ |
| 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 | Morningside |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | NIKON; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533836

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533836
  Nikon Consolidated Service Contract - 5 year OEM consolidated maintenance contract for Nikon instruments across University estate. Optional 2 year extension.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000803333

## Provenance

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