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University of Strathclyde

Servicing and Calibration Services for Scientific & Laboratory Equipment

Repair & MaintenanceCPV 50532400
Value£450k
Deadline
Published14 May 2026
RegionNationwide
Who to contact
Nicholas Nixon
nicholas.nixon@strath.ac.uk

The procurement contact named on the official notice.

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£450ktotal contract value
median £130k
this tender£0£4.8m

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The brief

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.

Key requirements

What the supplier must deliver

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The University of Strathclyde (UoS) seeks notes

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.

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The future solution is expected to provide

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.

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OCID
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Stage
planning · Planning
Source
Find a Tender
Buyer ref
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