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title: "Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Sony Cell Sorter MA900 - 5 x 12 months"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000837912"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE"
published: "2026-07-20"
---

# Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Sony Cell Sorter MA900 - 5 x 12 months

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000837912

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## Summary

The procurement process for the contract titled "Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Sony Cell Sorter MA900 - 5 x 12 months" was undertaken by the University of Dundee, a body governed by public law in the education sector. The contract has progressed through the Award stage, with the award date being 9th July 2026, and involves services within the UK, specifically at the Faculty of Life Science, Flow Cytometry Facility, University of Dundee. The procurement method was limited, executed as an award procedure without prior publication due to exclusive rights requirements. The total contract value is £86,681, highlighting an ongoing commitment beginning 15th July 2026 for a five-year period contingent on performance.

This procurement presents opportunities for businesses specializing in the maintenance and repair of scientific equipment, particularly those with experience or exclusive rights in servicing Sony Cell Sorters. While the initial award has been made to Sony Europe BV due to intellectual property considerations, companies with innovative solutions or partnership capabilities with Sony could view future tenders or collaborations for similar high-value, specialised contracts as viable targets for growth. The educational and scientific research sectors require reliable service partners, making this a potential growth area for firms that can demonstrate expertise and reliability in these fields.

## Notice

Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Sony MA900 Cell Sorter - 5 x 12 month agreement - starting 15th July 2026 - subject to need and satisfactory performance by the appointed service provider

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Service, maintenance and repair of a Sony Cell Sorter MA900 - 5 X 12 months

### Procurement Information

The works, supplies or services can be provided only by a particular economic operator due to protection of exclusive right, including intellectual property rights

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560534 |
| 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 | 20 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 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 | £86,681 |

## 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 | SONY EUROPE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 20 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560534

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560534
  Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Sony Cell Sorter MA900 - 5 x 12 months - Provision of Service, Maintenance & Repair of a Sony MA900 Cell Sorter - 5 x 12 month agreement - starting 15th July 2026 - subject to need and satisfactory performance by the appointed service provider

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000837912

## Provenance

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