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AF191 Purchase of Anaerobic Workstation

LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE

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22 Jul 2026 at 08:35

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is currently in the Tender stage of their procurement process for the "AF191 Purchase of Anaerobic Workstation," aimed at acquiring laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This procurement, classified under the goods category, involves an open procurement method and is valued at £74,000. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 31st July 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 5th August 2026. The equipment will be delivered to Liverpool before being forwarded to a partner lab in Malawi. This tender requires the successful supplier to handle installation, commissioning, and user training at the Malawi location, with all associated costs incorporated into their bid. The project falls under public authority – sub-central government and offers opportunities for businesses in Liverpool, UK and Malawi within the laboratory equipment sector.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in international logistics and on-site service provision. Companies that can demonstrate strong capabilities in equipment installation, user training, and technical support in international settings would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for services in Malawi additionally favours bidders with experience in working within sub-Saharan Africa. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the tender’s "below threshold - open competition" classification, which makes it accessible to a broader range of suppliers. The award criteria allocate 60% weight to quality and 40% to price, enabling businesses to showcase their comprehensive service offerings and product quality alongside competitive pricing.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AF191 Purchase of Anaerobic Workstation

Notice Description

The purpose of this project is to procure an anaerobic workstation. The workstation will provide a controlled environment for the processing, incubation and examination of samples which must meet the technical requirements set out in the specification. The workstation shall be delivered to Liverpool. LSTM will then arrange onward shipment of the equipment on to the partner lab in Malawi which is the final destination. Although LSTM will be responsible for arranging the shipment from Liverpool to Malawi, the successful supplier will be required to provide installation, commissioning and user training at the partner laboratory in Malawi once the equipment has been delivered. Bidders should therefore include all costs associated with installation, commissioning, travel, accommodation and any other expenses required to complete these activities within their tender submission. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./CY4DAX9FS2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CY4DAX9FS2

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06d06d
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068973-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£74,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£74,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jul 2026Today
Submission Deadline
5 Aug 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
24 Aug 2026 - 24 Aug 2027 6-12 months
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
LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 5QA
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Brownlow Hill
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Further Information

Notice Documents

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