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title: "AWARD NOTICE Maintenance Contract for Orbitrap Exploris 240 - University of Aberdeen"
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# AWARD NOTICE Maintenance Contract for Orbitrap Exploris 240 - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827029

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen, a body governed by public law, has completed the procurement process for a five-year maintenance contract concerning the Orbitrap Exploris 240, under the procurement method "limited" due to technical exclusivity. The tender, titled "AWARD NOTICE Maintenance Contract for Orbitrap Exploris 240 - University of Aberdeen," falls within the services industry category, specifically classified under CPV code 50410000. The contract was awarded to Thermo Fisher Scientific on 19th March 2026, with a contract value of GBP 128,243.65. This award notice marks the conclusion of the procurement stage in the region of Aberdeen, UKM50.

This procurement opportunity primarily benefits businesses with specialized expertise in highly technical maintenance and proprietary components related to scientific equipment, such as those required for the Orbitrap Exploris 240 system. Having been awarded through a procedure without a call for competition, this tender emphasizes the need for unique technical skills and capabilities, making companies like Thermo Fisher Scientific, which possess distinct expertise and access to proprietary parts, particularly well-suited. Companies involved in the provision of services for scientific equipment maintenance could find similar opportunities for business growth by aligning with specific technical requirements and specialised service delivery.

## Notice

Award notice for 5 year maintenance contract of Orbitrap Exploris 240.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Award notice for 5 year maintenance contract of Orbitrap Exploris 240.

### Procurement Information

No other supplier has the required expertise or proprietary parts to cover extremely specialised essential parts particularly the MALDI source which contains powerful lasers and are required for the full operation of the system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552107 |
| 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 | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £128,243 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB24 3FX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Tillydrone/Seaton/Old Aberdeen |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

## Release History

- 19 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552107

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552107
  AWARD NOTICE Maintenance Contract for Orbitrap Exploris 240 - University of Aberdeen - Award notice for 5 year maintenance contract of Orbitrap Exploris 240.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
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