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Lab Equipment (General) and Associated Services

LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM

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08 Oct 2025 at 14:38

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of general laboratory equipment and associated services has been successfully completed by the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC). The initiative entails establishing a multi-supplier framework agreement, covering various equipment types across 10 distinct lots. The framework's agreement term spans three years, starting from 15 October 2025, with a provision for a 12-month extension, potentially lasting until 14 October 2029. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, concluded with awards being made to five full suppliers under each lot. Delivery includes locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other worldwide regions. The overall contract is valued at £200 million, focusing on the goods category for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those supplying laboratory equipment and services. The framework is designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although large suppliers have primarily been awarded. Firms specialising in the provision of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment can extend their market reach and collaborate within a structured contractual environment. The multi-supplier aspect of the framework fosters a competitive landscape where diverse businesses can participate and potentially secure future contracts, spurring growth and diversification of services across new or existing markets.

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Notice Title

Lab Equipment (General) and Associated Services

Notice Description

LUPC tendered to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of general laboratory equipment. The requirement is covered through 10 lots for specific equipment types. The agreement term is of 3 years with an optional extension period of up to 12 months, until 14 October 2029, 5 full suppliers are awarded under each lot. The award also includes additional reserve suppliers, who will not fulfil the requirement unless any of the fully awarded supplier does not proceed or is removed from the framework for any other reason

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-ec810c70-3771-40af-b6dc-4ed3c054f276
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e6c0e8-ccbd-4c3b-8160-1ec2d33987e1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Sep 20254 months ago
Contract Period
14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2028 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
EC3R 8HN
Post Town
Central London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of London
Electoral Ward
Tower
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
8
Supplier Names

APPLETON WOODS

BE SCIENTIFIC

CAMLAB

FISHER SCIENTIFIC

SCIQUIP

SLS LTD (SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

VWR INTERNATIONAL

WOLF LABORATORIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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