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Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services

NEUPC

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

06 Nov 2025 at 16:05

Tender Notice
Tender

11 Oct 2022 at 14:05

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the supply of Life Sciences Equipment, Materials, and Services is led by NEUPC on behalf of a consortium including APUC, NWUPC, SUPC, HEPCW, and LUPC. The primary procurement category is goods, specifically laboratory reagents. Located in the UK, this tender focuses on serving the higher education sector. The process is currently in the Tender Update stage with the most recent amendment made on 6th November 2025, indicating an increase in the estimated contract value to £150,000,000. This tender operates under the open procedure, allowing for broad participation, and is compliant with the European procurement directives. Each lot requires a separate expression of interest with submissions primarily via electronic submission as detailed on the Delta eSourcing platform.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities particularly suited for suppliers within the life sciences industry capable of providing laboratory reagents, equipment, and associated services. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to apply given their innovative capabilities and responsiveness to sector needs. The framework agreement accommodates up to 999 participants, offering a flexible entry into the higher education market. Such an expansive opportunity could particularly benefit companies adept at handling large-scale supply logistics across the UK, and companies with experience in the higher education sector or those seeking to establish a foothold would be well-positioned to compete for these lots.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services

Notice Description

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

Lot Information

Life Sciences Equipment

Provision of Life Sciences Equipment. Additional information: Link to express an interest in this Lot is https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/XGD256T8T7

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months beyond the initial 36 month period

Life Sciences Materials

Provision of Life Sciences Materials. Additional information: Link to express an interest in this lot is https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/36GZFWC8EH

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months beyond the initial 36 month period

Life Sciences Services

Provision of Life Sciences Services. Additional information: Link to express an interest in this lot is https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/6RUKNF7F5U

Renewal: Option to extend for a further 12 months beyond the initial 36 month period

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0374b6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/071760-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

51 - Installation services (except software)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

51430000 - Installation services of laboratory equipment

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Nov 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NEUPC
Additional Buyers

APUC

HEPCW

LUPC

NWUPC

SUPC

Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
CARDIFF
Postcode
LS1 5QX
Postcode Area
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

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