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title: "Zeiss Consolidated Service Contract (2026)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839410"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-08-05"
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# Zeiss Consolidated Service Contract (2026)

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839410

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, located at Charles Stewart House, Edinburgh, has completed the contracting process for the "Zeiss Consolidated Service Contract (2026)" under the tender ID DA0468. This service-related procurement, classified under CPV code 71900000, focuses on maintaining Zeiss instruments that support various university business units. The procurement followed an open procedure and was awarded to Carl Zeiss Ltd, based in Cambridge. The contract was officially signed on 23rd July 2026, with a total value of GBP 311,785.76. The procurement is now in the award stage, aligning with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA) standards.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific instruments and equipment maintenance services, particularly those experienced with university or large institutional clients. Though a large supplier, Carl Zeiss Ltd, secured this contract, smaller enterprises in the service industry domain can find similar opportunities by aligning their offerings with institutional needs. The completion of this tender highlights the potential for growth in service contracts within the educational sector, providing a pathway for businesses aiming to expand their presence in the academic services market.

## Notice

Consolidated service contract

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University has Zeiss instruments maintained through a Zeiss Consolidated Service Contract. The instruments support various business units in their service delivery across the University.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561698 |
| 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 | 5 Aug 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 | £311,785 |

## 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 | CARL ZEISS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 5 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561698

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561698
  Zeiss Consolidated Service Contract (2026) - Consolidated service contract

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839410

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