Award

LAB1020AP APUC Framework Agreement for Pipette Calibration, Repair and Servicing

APUC LIMITED

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

22 Oct 2019 at 00:00

Tender

24 Jul 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited is conducting the LAB1020AP Framework Agreement for Pipette Calibration, Repair and Servicing, aimed at enhancing laboratory operations across Scottish Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland, and other public-sector organisations. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with key dates including a bid opening on 27th August 2019 and the contracts being signed on 22nd October 2019. The procurement is classified under the services category and follows an open procedure aimed at achieving transparency and competition.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those offering pipette calibration, repair, and servicing. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include both large vendors such as Anachem Ltd and smaller organisations like Cole-Parmer Instrument Company Ltd, Elkay Laboratory Products Ltd, Gilson Scientific Ltd., and STARLAB (UK) Ltd. Participation in this framework can provide avenues for business growth through ongoing contracts and potentially long-term relationships with public sector clients in Scotland.

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Notice Title

LAB1020AP APUC Framework Agreement for Pipette Calibration, Repair and Servicing

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) to provide pipette calibration, repair and servicing for the efficient functioning of laboratories in the Scottish Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland and other Scottish Public-Sector Organisations. Services are divided into three lots; mail-in, onsite and bespoke and three levels of services are specified; standard, advanced and premium advanced.

Lot Information

On site Services

Pipette calibration, repair and servicing services to take place at an institutions premises

Renewal: 24 months if mutually acceptable terms can be met

Mail-in Services

Mail-in pipette calibration, repair and servicing services.

Renewal: 24 months extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met

Bespoke Services

Pipette calibration, repair and servicing bespoke to an institution's requirement.

Renewal: 24 months extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000592209
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369949
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£8,000,000 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Oct 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20196 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
Stephanie McAteer
Contact Email
smcateer@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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling East
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
5
Supplier Names

ANACHEM

COLE-PARMER INSTRUMENT

ELKAY LABORATORY PRODUCTS

GILSON SCIENTIFIC

STARLAB (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361527
    LAB1020AP APUC Framework Agreement for Pipette Calibration, Repair and Servicing - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) to provide pipette calibration, repair and servicing for the efficient functioning of laboratories in the Scottish Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland and other Scottish Public-Sector Organisations. Services are divided into three lots; mail-in, onsite and bespoke and three levels of services are specified; standard, advanced and premium advanced.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369949
    LAB1020AP APUC Framework Agreement for Pipette Calibration, Repair and Servicing - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) to provide pipette calibration, repair and servicing for the efficient functioning of laboratories in the Scottish Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland and other Scottish Public-Sector Organisations. Services are divided into three lots; mail-in, onsite and bespoke and three levels of services are specified; standard, advanced and premium advanced.

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