Tender

Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services

NEUPC

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

TenderAmendment

09 Nov 2025 at 13:00

TenderAmendment

22 Oct 2022 at 11:40

TenderAmendment

17 Oct 2022 at 06:55

Tender

14 Oct 2022 at 09:45

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for "Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services" is managed by NEUPC, a buying organisation based in Leeds, UK. This active tender seeks suppliers to serve the Higher Education sector with laboratory reagents. The goods category tender is valued at £200,000,000 and utilises an open procurement method under an open procedure. Key locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK, among others globally. The procurement stage involves a tender amendment, with the process having been amended on 9th November 2025, now reflecting an increased estimated value of £150,000,000 excluding VAT. The contract period spans from 9th March 2023 to 10th April 2027, highlighting a significant commitment to long-term supply requirements.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) as the contract specifically considers suitability for such economic operators. By providing life sciences equipment, materials, and services, businesses have the potential to expand their market reach across multiple regions, including extensive international exposure due to its wide geographical service locations. Enterprises focusing on laboratory reagents or related life sciences services could benefit from aligning with universities and their partners within the Higher Education sector. An open procurement method ensures a competitive bidding environment, allowing well-prepared suppliers to secure significant market advantages and contribute to their business growth strategies.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services

Notice Description

Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Section II2.6 Instead of: Estimated value: Value excluding VAT: 100,000,000 Currency: GBP Read: Estimated value: Value excluding VAT: 150,000,000 Currency: GBP Other additional information: Increased Contract Management and take up from HE members Supply of Life Sciences Equipment, Materials and Services to the HE Sector. Please note that each Lot must be bid on and an expression of interest submitted separately

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013f6475-80df-421d-b303-1e8e2d75bdee
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Nov 20253 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2023 - 10 Apr 2027 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEUPC
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
m.johnson@neupc.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+441134871759

Buyer Location

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 5QX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE4 West Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE42 Leeds
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Leeds
Electoral Ward
Little London & Woodhouse
Westminster Constituency
Leeds Central and Headingley

Further Information

Notice Documents

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