---
title: "Liquid Handler Maintenance"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000804998"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2025-07-22"
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# Liquid Handler Maintenance

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000804998

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the University of Edinburgh pertains to the "Liquid Handler Maintenance" contract, specifically within the Education category and located in Edinburgh, UK. This contract has reached the award stage, with the supplier being Beckman Coulter UK Ltd. The award was finalized on 3rd January 2024, with a contract value of £79,998. This procurement process was undertaken using a limited procurement method, focusing on a single-source supplier due to technical reasons that preclude competition. The rationale highlights the criticality of maintaining the continuity of service for the Edinburgh Genome Foundry's instruments, necessitating a 24-month service contract.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in equipment maintenance services, particularly those with expertise in the academic and scientific research sector. Companies involved in comprehensive maintenance solutions would find this type of contract beneficial for growth, although it's specified that technical exclusivity limits competition. Large-scale enterprises with unique capabilities in handling advanced scientific instruments, particularly those that provide specialised services and equipment parts, might find it advantageous to position themselves for similar future opportunities in academic institutions.

## Notice

Liquid Handler Maintenance

### Procurement Information

The Edinburgh Genome Foundry part of the Institute of Quantitative Biology,Biochemistry and Biotechnology currently uses Beckman Coulter to provide acoustic liquid handling via the Echo 550 working in drug discovery. Continuous service contract are required to ensure operational of the instrument installed at site. The existing instruments are coming towards end of life and a service contract is required. To ensure the continuous service of the instruments and upkeep of said instrument a service contract of 24 months is required. All replacement parts would need to be ordered from the original supplier as they are the sole supplier. The service contract will support the instrument in operation and continue provide service to end users.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535174 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 22 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Jan 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,998 |

## 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 | EH1 1HT |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 22 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535174

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535174
  Liquid Handler Maintenance - Liquid Handler Maintenance

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000804998

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