Servicing and Calibration Services for Scientific & Laboratory Equipment

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Estimated value

£450k

services

Awarded value

Suppliers

0

Lots

6

0 awarded

Published

14 May 2026

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Description

In accordance with Regulation 41 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the University is issuing this notice to undertake Preliminary Market Consultation prior to commencing any live procurement process. The University of Strathclyde (UoS) seeks notes of interest from suppliers capable of delivering comprehensive servicing, calibration and inspection services that support the safe, compliant, and reliable operation of specialist scientific, laboratory and research equipment. For the purposes of this scope, the University intends to explore options for a unified service provision covering: -Scheduled servicing -Calibration, inspection and compliance testing This requirement will apply across multiple operational lots and will encompass a diverse range of specialist assets, including scientific instrumentation, analytical and laboratory systems, containment and extraction equipment, microscopy and imaging systems, spectroscopy and chromatography platforms, cryogenic and vacuum systems, photonics and laser equipment, metrology tools, environmental control systems, and associated laboratory infrastructure. The University is undertaking this Preliminary Market Consultation to inform future sourcing options and to understand supplier capability, service models, and technical approaches for supporting a complex and varied scientific and laboratory equipment estate. The future solution is expected to provide robust service delivery, modern reporting and compliance assurance, and effective integration with the University’s internal processes and systems.

Scope

Reference
UOS-43095-2026
Total value
£450,000 excluding VAT
Commercial tool
Standalone contract
Main category
services
CPV classifications
50000000
50430000
50400000
50530000
50532000
50344000
50421200
50531000
50324100
50410000
50411000
50532400
50711000
50712000
Contract locations
Scotland

Lots · 6 total

Divisions of the contract. Each lot can be awarded separately.

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LotTitleEst. valueStatus
1Analytical & Separation Instrumentationplanned
2Microscopy, Imaging & Characterisation Systemsplanned
3Vacuum, Thin Film, Photonics & Semiconductor Processing Systemsplanned
4Laboratory Thermal, Pressure & Process Equipmentplanned
5Metrology, Electrical Test & General Laboratory Instrumentationplanned