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title: "BD Consolidated Service Contract"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000838602"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-07-28"
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# BD Consolidated Service Contract

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000838602

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, has successfully completed the procurement process for a "BD Consolidated Service Contract" in the education industry category. The process was conducted without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the absence of competition for technical reasons, and was completed with an award on 28th July 2026. The service contract pertains to the maintenance and support of BD instruments at the University, with Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited being the sole supplier capable of fulfilling the complete requirements. The contract was signed on 23rd July 2026, involving services delivery at the University of Edinburgh, specifically in the region of UKM75. The value of the contract is £926,516.92.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited to further strengthen its relationship with the University of Edinburgh by providing essential service support for BD instruments. The negotiation without prior publication indicates a niche market, where the supplier's unique technical abilitiesare indispensable, making it an exclusive opportunity for those specialising in OEM maintenance and services. While the contract is tailored for Becton, Dickinson U.K. Limited, businesses seeking similar opportunities should focus on building capabilities in technical service provision and securing niche expertise to qualify for future limited procurement methods in similar sectors. This ongoing relationship with a prestigious educational institution can enhance the supplier's credibility and open doors for future contracts with similar technical specifications.

## Notice

Consolidated service contract

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Consolidated service contract for BD instruments.

Options: We have two Aria II instruments that are now end of service. BD has agreed to continue servicing both instruments, but can only commit to a 12-month service period at a time, with continuation subject to annual review. If renewed, these instruments will added to this contract up to the the 5 year contract term.

### Procurement Information

The Negotiated Procedure without Prior Publication has been used on the basis competition is absent for technical reasons. Becton Dickinson UK Limited is the sole supplier able to provide the full OEM maintenance and service support required for the University's BD instruments, including access to proprietary diagnostics, software updates, genuine replacement parts and OEM-trained engineers. Market engagement confirmed that alternative providers are unable to deliver an equivalent end-to-end service, and the use of non-OEM support presents risks to future manufacturer support and long-term asset reliability.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561067 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 28 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 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 | £926,516 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BECTON, DICKINSON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561067

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL561067
  BD Consolidated Service Contract - Consolidated service contract

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000838602

## Provenance

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