Planning

Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services

NEUPC LTD

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Planning

11 May 2026 at 15:21

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by NEUPC Ltd for the project titled "Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services". This falls under the goods category within the life sciences sector, focusing on the provision of laboratory reagents and services. The process is in its planning stage, with crucial details such as a competitive flexible procedure under consideration. The project is based in the United Kingdom and constitutes a significant opportunity, with an estimated contract value between £250 million and £300 million. Key future communications are noted on 1st September 2026, with planned contract start and end dates from 9th April 2027 to 8th April 2030.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory equipment and materials, particularly those in the areas of precision instruments and microbiological cultures. Organisations with experience in PCR equipment and laboratory services are well-suited to compete, especially those capable of forming framework agreements. The open procurement method invites broad participation, encouraging companies capable of delivering large-scale services over a multi-year period to engage. This opportunity not only promises significant financial growth but also strengthens strategic relationships within the life sciences supply chain across the UK.

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Notice Title

Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services

Notice Description

Provision of Life Sciences Equipment, Materials and Services For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Laboratory-reagents./JC67N453M8 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://neupc.delta-esourcing.com/respond/JC67N453M8

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069610
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043166-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK1 - Pipeline Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Competitive flexible procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

33698100 - Microbiological cultures

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

38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

71900000 - Laboratory services

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000,000 £100M-£1B
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
1 Sep 20264 months to go
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Apr 2027 - 8 Apr 2030 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
NEUPC LTD
Additional Buyers

APUC LTD

LUPC LTD

NWUPC LTD

SUPC LTD

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

Locality
LEEDS
Postcode
LS1 5QX
Post Town
Leeds
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

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