Award

Laboratory Equipment

APUC LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Jul 2018 at 00:00

Tender

13 Feb 2018 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Laboratory Equipment," is led by APUC Limited, a central purchasing body based in Stirling, UK. This tender falls under the education sector and aims to establish a Framework Agreement for supplying commonly purchased laboratory equipment to Scottish higher and further education institutions. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently in the award stage, which saw the contract signed on 6th July 2018. The tender accepted submissions until 16th April 2018, and the framework agreement duration is set for 720 days, allowing for two 12-month renewals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that can meet strict compliance and quality criteria, including holding relevant insurances and providing audited accounts. Suppliers who can demonstrate a commitment to community benefits, such as training and apprenticeships, will have a competitive edge. Companies looking to engage in the education sector in Scotland, particularly those focused on sustainability and ethical supply chain practices, would be well-suited to participate in this framework agreement.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Equipment

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking to put in a place a Framework Agreement for the supply of commonly purchased laboratory equipment in Scottish HE/FE.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is creating a Framework Agreement to facilitate the purchasing of laboratory equipment by Scottish HE/FE Institutions.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month renewals

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000527140
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326170
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
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
£1,600,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,200,000 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jul 20187 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
bdearden@apuc-scot.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314428930

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK8 2DZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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