---
title: "Award of contract for Specialist Equipment Maintenance - University of Aberdeen"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837175"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN"
published: "2026-07-10"
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# Award of contract for Specialist Equipment Maintenance - University of Aberdeen

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ABERDEEN  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837175

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## Summary

The University of Aberdeen has completed the procurement process for the "Award of contract for Specialist Equipment Maintenance," focusing on the maintenance of a high-resolution mass spectrometer with an ion mobility cell. This contract falls under the service category and is particularly relevant to the education industry, located in Aberdeen, UK. The procurement method was limited, without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the specific technical requirements and the need for proprietary knowledge possessed by the awarded supplier, Agilent Technologies. The contract, valued at £107,492, was signed on 10th July 2026, marking the award stage of the process.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the maintenance of specialised scientific equipment. Companies that hold proprietary technology or specific technical expertise are well-suited to compete in such procurement processes, particularly those capable of offering bespoke service solutions aligning with the precise requirements of academic institutions. While the completed contract in this scenario limits direct competition, similar opportunities can stimulate growth for businesses that focus on niche expertise and technical capabilities in the education and research sectors.

## Notice

Award of service contract for high-resolution mass spectrometer using an ion mobility cell to further separate ions.

### Procurement Information

The manufacturer of this equipmenthas the proprietary knowledge and access to parts required to service this equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559928 |
| 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 | 10 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jul 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 | £107,492 |

## 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50400000 - Repair and maintenance services of medical and precision equipment
- 50410000 - Repair and maintenance services of measuring, testing and checking apparatus

## Release History

- 10 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559928

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559928
  Award of contract for Specialist Equipment Maintenance - University of Aberdeen - Award of service contract for high-resolution mass spectrometer using an ion mobility cell to further separate ions.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.abdn.ac.uk/procurement
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837175

## Provenance

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