EC1068 Research Models, Re-derivation, Revitalisation & Related Services & Goods

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

18 May 2026 at 14:12

Tender

09 Dec 2025 at 13:40

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, has completed the procurement process under the contract title "EC1068 Research Models, Re-derivation, Revitalisation & Related Services & Goods" in the small animals industry category. This process was conducted using an open procedure and is now in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 8th May 2026. The framework agreement was active from 1st April 2026 and is set to run for two years with options to extend by another two years. The procurement entails a contract with an anticipated value of £2,600,000, and delivery is focused in the UKM75 region.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specializing in laboratory research models and associated services. Firms with strong capabilities in providing quality laboratory models and revitalisation services stand to benefit by engaging with the University of Edinburgh as a buyer, a body governed by public law and active in the education sector. Given the focus on quality evaluated at 70% in the award criteria and price at 30%, companies with a competitive balance of high-quality standards and efficient pricing structures would be well-positioned to compete in this market. The presence of well-known suppliers like Charles River, Envigo RMS UK Ltd., and Janvier LABS highlights the tender's potential for fostering business growth within established and emerging markets in the small animals sector.

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Notice Title

EC1068 Research Models, Re-derivation, Revitalisation & Related Services & Goods

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is awarding a framework to replace the existing framework for the provision of Laboratory Research Models, Rederivation/Revitalisation Services, and Related Services and Goods. The University has included buffers within the value to account solely for potential increases in volume or rising costs to mitigate future contract modifications. The anticipated contract value is not a commitment or a guaranteed level of spend. Potential fluctuations in demand, internal policy changes and external factors may result in lower spending

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is awarding a framework to replace the existing framework for the provision of Laboratory Research Models, Rederivation/Revitalisation Services, and Related Services and Goods. The University has included buffers within the value to account solely for potential increases in volume or rising costs to mitigate future contract modifications. The anticipated contract value is not a commitment or a guaranteed level of spend. Potential fluctuations in demand, internal policy changes and external factors may result in lower spending

Options: Options were described within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Two options to extend by a further year (2+1+1)

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05f1c5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045409-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03325000 - Small animals

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,600,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 May 20261 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
This depends on if the renewal options are used, so between 1 and 3 years from now.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

CHARLES RIVER

ENVIGO RMS

JANVIER LABS

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