Planning

Lab Consumables

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

PlanningUpdate

03 Sep 2025 at 07:34

PlanningUpdate

27 May 2025 at 10:47

Planning

23 May 2025 at 12:27

Summary of the contracting process

The University of East Anglia, a public authority in the sub-central government category, is in the planning stage for procuring laboratory consumables to meet the needs of all its departments. This procurement process is classified under goods and involves supplying various scientific materials including chemicals, laboratory glassware, and testing instruments. The project, located at the Norwich Research Park in Norwich, UK, is scheduled to start on 1 December 2025 and end by 1 August 2029. Interested parties should be aware that a future notice is anticipated around 1 November 2025, offering more details as the process progresses.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for suppliers specialising in laboratory and scientific equipment. Businesses in the chemical products, electrical machinery, and laboratory glassware sectors could find themselves well-positioned to compete, given the requirement for a comprehensive range of lab consumables from a single source. Engaging in this long-term venture can provide sustained business with a reputable educational institution, thereby enhancing sector credibility and expanding market presence.

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Notice Title

Lab Consumables

Notice Description

Supply of scientific and laboratory consumables to cover needs of all UEA departments from a single source

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-052286
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/053357-2025
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

24 - Chemical products

31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

24000000 - Chemical products

31000000 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting

33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware

38436000 - Shakers and accessories

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

38900000 - Miscellaneous evaluation or testing instruments

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Nov 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Dec 2025 - 1 Aug 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@uea.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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