--- title: "Upgrade of an existing Orbitrap ThermoFisher QExactive and related accessories, consumables, service & maintenance" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000808817" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808817" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808817.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808817.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE" published: "2025-10-30" --- # Upgrade of an existing Orbitrap ThermoFisher QExactive and related accessories, consumables, service & maintenance Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000808817 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808817) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000808817.json) ## Summary The University of Dundee is inviting tenders for the upgrade of an existing Orbitrap ThermoFisher QExactive instrument and its associated accessories, consumables, service, and maintenance, located at the School of Life Science in Dundee. This procurement falls under the education industry category. The process is currently at the tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 19th September 2025, at 13:00. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions via Public Contracts Scotland. The procurement process is governed by public law, indicating a structured and transparent approach by the buying organisation. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in mass spectrometry technologies, scientific equipment upgrades, and maintenance services. Companies with a robust supply chain for scientific consumables and a track record in maintaining high-tech lab equipment will find this tender particularly attractive. The potential for a contract spanning up to ten years, contingent on performance, presents a long-term growth opportunity for suppliers. Businesses that can demonstrate the ability to meet strict timelines, maintain high-quality standards, and provide exceptional customer service would be well-placed to compete in this tendering process. ## Notice Upgrade of an existing Orbitrap ThermoFisher QExactive to enable native Mass Spectrometry and related accessories, consumables, service & maintenance ### Lot Information Lot 1 Upgrade of an existing Orbitrap ThermoFisher QExactive to enable native Mass Spectrometry, and related accessories, consumables, extended warranty, and or service & maintenance Options: Scope for post initial contract period to 10+ years, subject to need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier. Renewal: Envisaged contract period is 60 months (5 x 12 months) subject to need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier. However there may be scope for post 60 month to 10+ years, for any further service and maintenance, upgrades, accessories, consumables. This will be subject to need and satisfactory performance by the appointed supplier. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542333 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 30 Oct 2025 | | Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 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 | £85,890 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | 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 | MS VISION | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38433100 - Mass spectrometer ## Release History - 30 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542333 - 1 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538150 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538150&idx=1 1st September 2025 - 01. UoD-LAB581-TC-2025 - Master ITT Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538150&idx=2 1st September 2025 - 02. UoD-LAB581-TC-2025 - Annex A - SoR - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538150&idx=3 1st September 2025 - 03. UoD-LAB581-TC-2025 - Annex B2 - Form of Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538150&idx=4 1st September 2025 - 04. UoD-LAB581-TC-2025 - Annex B2 - TsCs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538150&idx=5 1st September 2025 - 05. UoD-LAB581-TC-2025 - Annex C - Pricing Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538150&idx=6 1st September 2025 - 06. UoD-LAB581-TC-2025 - Annex D - Quality Schedule - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP538150&idx=7 1st September 2025 - 07. UoD-LAB581-TC-2024- Annex E - SLS Doc - New Equipment - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538150 Upgrade of an existing Orbitrap ThermoFisher QExactive and related accessories, consumables, service & maintenance - Upgrade of an existing Orbitrap ThermoFisher QExactive to enable native Mass Spectrometry and related accessories, consumables, service & maintenance - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542333 Upgrade of an existing Orbitrap ThermoFisher QExactive and related accessories, consumables, service & maintenance - Upgrade of an existing Orbitrap ThermoFisher QExactive to enable native Mass Spectrometry and related accessories, consumables, service & maintenance ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.dundee.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000808817 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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