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PURCH2984 Provision of Biomarker Assay Reagents and Consumables for Measurement of Selected Biomarkers in Stored Clinical Trial Serum Samples

University of Glasgow

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12 Aug 2026 at 13:38

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21 Jul 2026 at 16:30

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow, through its School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, is procuring biomarker assay reagents and consumables for measuring selected biomarkers in stored human serum and plasma samples from a clinical trial. The requirement includes assay reagents, calibrators, quality-control materials, diluents, consumables, technical support and any additional equipment needed for the measurements. This is a supply opportunity for laboratory, clinical-trial and diagnostic businesses able to provide the required assay products and associated support. Delivery is in Glasgow. The procurement is categorised as goods and covers reagents and contrast media. The contract also includes electronic ordering, electronic payment and permitted electronic invoicing. The university seeks community benefits, including employment and training, workforce development, equality and diversity initiatives, supply-chain opportunities and educational support.

The procurement reached tender: the buyer invited offers through a selective competitive procedure with negotiation, with successive reduction and at least three candidates at the second stage. The submission deadline, as amended following potential bidder requests, was 28 August 2026 at 12:00 noon; invitations were estimated for 28 August 2026. The initial contract period is six months, with an option to extend by a further six months. Bids had to be submitted electronically in English, with variants not permitted. Evaluation gives 40% to technical specifications, 5% to performance output, 10% to technical service support, 10% to delivery and installation, and 35% to price. Selection requires product liability cover of at least £2 million, public liability and employers’ liability cover of at least £5 million each, and two years’ accounts showing annual turnover of at least £700,000.

This opportunity suits suppliers with established laboratory-reagent or clinical-diagnostics capability, particularly those able to deliver assay systems for selected biomarkers in stored clinical-trial samples. Businesses should be able to provide the complete package rather than reagents alone: calibrators, quality-control materials, diluents, consumables, technical support and any additional equipment required for testing. Strong technical specifications and reliable performance matter, together accounting for 45% of the evaluation, while technical service support and delivery and installation account for a further 20%. The financial and operational requirements favour suppliers with at least two years’ trading accounts, annual turnover of £700,000 and substantial product, public and employers’ liability insurance. Suppliers should also be prepared to offer community benefits, such as training, workforce development, educational support or SME and third-sector subcontracting opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PURCH2984 Provision of Biomarker Assay Reagents and Consumables for Measurement of Selected Biomarkers in Stored Clinical Trial Serum Samples

Notice Description

PURCH2984 Provision of Biomarker Assay Reagents and Consumables for Measurement of Selected Biomarkers in Stored Clinical Trial Serum Samples Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

PURCH2984 Provision of Biomarker Assay Reagents and Consumables for Measurement of Selected Biomarkers in Stored Clinical Trial Serum Samples for the Period of Six Months with the Option to Extend for a further Period of Six Months The University of Glasgow, School of Cardiovascular and Metabolic Health, requires the supply of assay reagents, calibrators, quality control material, diluents, consumables, technical support and any additional equipment required to measure selected biomarkers in stored human serum and/or plasma samples from a clinical trial. Please refer to the 'PURCH2984 - Invitation to Tender Goods or Services' for further details and specification

Renewal: Extension of 6 months

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d036
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/076784-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Competitive procedure with negotiation
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

CPV Codes

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Aug 2026Expired
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
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

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