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Planning

21 Jul 2026 at 12:13

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the provision of "Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services" is currently in the planning stage, with NEUPC Ltd as the primary buying organisation. This tender falls under the category of goods and is particularly focused on life sciences, including laboratory reagents, PCR equipment, and related laboratory and R&D services, as indicated by the CPV codes. The procurement covers various regions in the United Kingdom, with a gross value of £300 million. Key dates include a supplier engagement event scheduled for 12 October 2026, and the framework agreement commencement is expected on 9 April 2027, running until 8 April 2030, with potential renewal options extending to 8 April 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, materials, and services. Companies with expertise in providing cutting-edge life sciences products and services, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions in PCR and microbiological cultures, will find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their market presence. The procurement process, which involves a framework agreement, allows flexibility and potential for ongoing supplier relationships, making it an attractive prospect for both established and emerging players in the life sciences industry across the UK.

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Notice Title

Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services

Notice Description

Provision of Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services

Planning Information

Please register via the below link https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/enp/life-sciences-supplier-information-day-registration Suppliers will be invited to attend a supplier engagement event in person, venue TBC The meeting to discuss the upcoming Framework opportunity for Life Sciences including; Tender structure and process Timescales Scope of requirement

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06cfd2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068691-2026
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

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
21 Jul 2026Yesterday
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
12 Oct 20263 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
Planning
Lots Status
Planning
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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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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