--- title: "PURCH2779 Provision of a Maintenance Contract for Bd High Specification Flow Cytometers for the University of Glasgow" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808697" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808697" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808697.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808697.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2025-08-29" --- # PURCH2779 Provision of a Maintenance Contract for Bd High Specification Flow Cytometers for the University of Glasgow Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808697 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808697) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808697.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow is currently in the planning stage of a public procurement process for the maintenance of BD High Specification Flow Cytometers. The process is categorised under the services industry and is focused on enhancing research capabilities at the College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences. Situated in Glasgow, with a regional code of UKM82, the procurement involves several BD instruments integral to medical research and clinical trials. A Request for Information (RFI) is to be submitted by 12 noon on 12th September 2025, with the aim of understanding market capabilities prior to the formal tender process expected to initiate after 19th September 2025. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in the maintenance and servicing of high-specification laboratory instruments, particularly in the medical and research sectors. Companies with proven expertise in managing complex equipment and those capable of adhering to stringent maintenance standards will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this procurement process can offer long-term business growth opportunities by establishing a partnership with a prestigious institution such as the University of Glasgow, thus enhancing credibility and providing potential for future contracts in related fields. ## Notice PURCH2779 Provision of a Maintenance Contract for Bd High Specification Flow Cytometers for the University of Glasgow. The College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences currently has eleven BD (Becton Dickinson) instruments located across the University of Glasgow estate. The instruments are heavily used and play a fundamental role in the research of the College including medical research and clinical trials. They must be maintained, serviced and repaired to an exacting standard. This exercise is being carried out in advance of any formal procurement exercise, it s not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. All information contained within this notice is subject to change. Please refer to PURCH2779 Prior Information Notice & RFI document for full details. Please return your completed RFI to hannah.dobby@glasgow.ac.uk no later than 12 noon on Friday 12th September 2025. Submitting an RFI means your organisation agrees to further engagement with the University on this project, prior to any further ensuing procurement activity. ### Lot Information Lot 1 PURCH2779 Provision of a Maintenance Contract for Bd High Specification Flow Cytometers for the University of Glasgow. Please refer to PURCH2779 Request for Information & RFI document for full details. Please return the RFI to hannah.dobby@glasgow.ac.uk by 12 noon on 12th September 2025. Please note that participation in this RFI exercise does not put your Organisation in a preferential position, but it will allow us to consider the market capabilities for our requirement. The purpose of this RFI is for the University of Glasgow to be able to understand what the market can offer so that we can run a robust tender process. The information gathered as a result of the RFI process will assist us to develop our tender strategy. Suppliers should only note interest if they have the capacity, capability and expertise to provide the minimum requirements. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538090 | | Notice type | OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Aug 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 19 Sep 2025 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G12 8QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Hillhead | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment ## Release History - 29 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Planning - OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538090 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG538090&idx=1 29th August 2025 - PURCH2779 - Prior Information Notice & RFI - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG538090 PURCH2779 Provision of a Maintenance Contract for Bd High Specification Flow Cytometers for the University of Glasgow - PURCH2779 Provision of a Maintenance Contract for Bd High Specification Flow Cytometers for the University of Glasgow. The College of Medical Veterinary and Life Sciences currently has eleven BD (Becton Dickinson) instruments located across the University of Glasgow estate. The instruments are heavily used and play a fundamental role in the research of the College including medical research and clinical trials. They must be maintained, serviced and repaired to an exacting standard. This exercise is being carried out in advance of any formal procurement exercise, it s not a pre-qualification or tendering exercise. All information contained within this notice is subject to change. Please refer to PURCH2779 Prior Information Notice & RFI document for full details. Please return your completed RFI to hannah.dobby@glasgow.ac.uk no later than 12 noon on Friday 12th September 2025. Submitting an RFI means your organisation agrees to further engagement with the University on this project, prior to any further ensuing procurement activity. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gla.ac.uk/ - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=808697 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808697 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808697. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808697.json.