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AF186 Supply of Laboratory Equipment to MLW

Liverpool School Of Tropical Medicine

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18 Aug 2026 at 16:23

UK4 - Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is procuring laboratory equipment for project sites in Malawi. The requirement covers laboratory, optical and precision equipment, instruments for checking physical characteristics, detection and analysis apparatus, and laboratory pipettes and accessories. Preferred manufacturers and models are provided as guidance, but equivalent or superior equipment meeting the minimum specification may be offered. Suppliers should support delivery to Malawi where possible, with delivery also associated with the United Kingdom and South Africa. The procurement is for goods and may suit manufacturers, distributors and specialist laboratory-equipment suppliers able to supply equipment for research or diagnostic environments and manage international delivery.

The procurement has reached tender: the buyer invited offers through an open procedure. Suppliers may bid for one, some or all packages, with each package evaluated independently. Enquiries were due by 10 September 2026 at 16:00, and bids were due by 17 September 2026 at 16:00. The stated award decision date is 1 October 2026. The contract is scheduled to run from 25 October 2026 to 30 September 2027. The total and package value is £812,000 gross. Evaluation is equally weighted between price and quality, at 50% each; only technically compliant bids proceed to commercial evaluation. Packages will be awarded separately, although multiple packages may go to one supplier for better overall value.

This opportunity suits suppliers with established capability in laboratory, optical, precision, detection, analysis and pipette equipment. Businesses should be able to meet detailed minimum technical requirements, offer equipment from preferred manufacturers or demonstrate that equivalent or superior alternatives are compliant, and provide clear technical information for assessment. The requirement is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises. It may particularly suit manufacturers, authorised distributors, laboratory-equipment specialists and systems suppliers able to combine several compatible equipment packages. Capacity to quote for individual packages or a wider range of equipment is relevant, as is the ability to arrange direct delivery to Malawi or clearly state the delivery terms available when direct delivery cannot be provided.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

AF186 Supply of Laboratory Equipment to MLW

Notice Description

The purpose of the project is to procure laboratory equipment to sites in Malawi. Suppliers may bid for one, some or all of the equipment listed. Preferred manufacturers and models have been provided as a guide to the required specification however equivalent or superior alternatives that meet the minimum requirements will be considered. Where possible suppliers should provide pricing for direct delivery to Malawi. If direct delivery is not available, suppliers should clearly state the delivery term offered. Suppliers may submit bids for one, some or all of the packages listed within the pricing schedule. Each package will be evaluated independently against the evaluation criteria set out below. Only technically compliant bids will proceed to the commercial evaluation. Packages will be awarded separately; however, the Authority reserves the right to award multiple packages to a single supplier where this provides better overall value, taking into account factors such as technical compatibility, shipping efficiencies and operational efficiencies. 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./C2Q9P23X2S To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/C2Q9P23X2S

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e6e4
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078690-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
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)

38400000 - Instruments for checking physical characteristics

38430000 - Detection and analysis apparatus

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£812,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
£812,000 £500K-£1M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
17 Sep 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Oct 2026 - 30 Sep 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
Postcode Area
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

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