---
title: "Preventative Maintenance for Liquid Handlers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838419"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-07-27"
---

# Preventative Maintenance for Liquid Handlers

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838419

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, operating from the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, has completed the procurement process for a contract titled "Preventative Maintenance for Liquid Handlers". This process was managed under an open procedure and pertains to the general public services industry category. The contract, valued at £5,331.40, involves services to be delivered at the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen. The award was made to QIAGEN Ltd., a large supplier based in Manchester, and the contract was signed on 24th July 2026. This award notice marks the completion of the procurement stage, following an open invitation to bid for this preventative maintenance service.

This contract represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in maintenance services for laboratory equipment to engage with the Scottish Government and expand their footprint in the public services sector, particularly those with capabilities in providing reliable service solutions for complex liquid handling systems. Companies that offer innovative maintenance strategies, have experience in government contracts, and can demonstrate expertise in laboratory environments would be well-positioned to compete in similar future procurement opportunities. The open procurement method reflects a transparent approach, ideal for businesses looking to grow through government contracts.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for a preventative maintenance contract for liquid handlers.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for a preventative maintenance contract for liquid handlers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560916 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 27 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 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 | £5,331 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| 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 | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | QIAGEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50000000 - Repair and maintenance services
- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

## Release History

- 27 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560916

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560916
  Preventative Maintenance for Liquid Handlers - The Scottish Ministers invites bids for a preventative maintenance contract for liquid handlers.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838419

## Provenance

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