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04 Sep 2020 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a tender process for the procurement of life sciences research consumables through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This procurement falls within the education industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender has recently been completed with several suppliers awarded contracts covering call-offs between May 1, 2020, and August 1, 2020. The procurement method used is a selective restricted procedure, with the DPS going live on February 1, 2020, enabling new suppliers to join throughout its duration.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of life science consumables, such as antibodies, biochemical reagents, and various laboratory supplies. Companies of all sizes, particularly those classified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete, especially given that over half of the bids received were from SMEs. Suppliers can leverage this dynamic system to establish ongoing relationships with a prominent educational institution, thereby enhancing their market presence and driving growth in the life sciences sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Life Sciences Research Consumables

Notice Description

The University of Edinburgh is issuing a Dynamic Purchasing System to accommodate the purchase of life science research consumables. Suppliers applying for the DPS will need to complete an ESPD and a series of technical criteria. The DPS will go live on the 1st February 2020 and will 're-open' to suppliers wishing to join after this date. This Award Notice relates to call-offs between 01/05/2020 and 01/08/2020.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to accommodate the purchase of Life Science Research Consumables. A DPS is an electronic process that is run are similar to a framework agreement, but from the 1st February 2020, the Contract Notice will remain open throughout the lifetime of the DPS meaning that new suppliers can join at any time. The DPS is a single lot, however requirements are split into the following categories to assist suppliers: Antibodies, Biochemical Reagents, Cell Culture consumables, Cell Separation consumables, Chromatography, Cytokines, ELISA Kits, Immunology Reagents, Microbiology, Molecular Biology Kits, Molecular Biology Reagents, PCR Kits, Protein Chemistry Consumables, qPCR Kits, Restriction & Modifying Enzymes, Stem Cell Products, Transfection reagents and General Life Science Consumables. The tender documents can be accessed via PCS-Tender, project code: 14940 This Award relates to call-offs with DPS suppliers between 01.05.2020 and 31.07.2020

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000629755
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394107
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Dynamic
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

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


CPV Codes

33140000 - Medical consumables

33696000 - Reagents and contrast media

38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,349,167 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Sep 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Feb 20206 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
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
37
Supplier Names

AMS Biotechnology (Europe) Ltd.

Agilent Technologies UK Ltd

Alpha Laboratories

Anachem/Mettler Toledo

BIOLEGEND UK LIMITED

Beckman Coulter

Bio-Rad Laboratories Ltd

Bio-Techne Ltd

Cambio Ltd

Cambridge Bioscience Ltd

Eppendorf UK Ltd

Eurogentec Limted

Fisher Scientific

Formedium

Greiner Bio-One Ltd

LI-COR

Labtech International Ltd

Life Technologies Ltd

MP Biomedicals SARL

Miltenyi Biotec Ltd

New England Biolabs

Newmarket Scientific

Promega UK Ltd.

Qiagen LTD

Roche Diagnostics

STARLAB UK LTD

STEMCELL Technologies SARL

Sarstedt

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd.

Sigma Aldrich

Stratech Scientific Ltd

Takara Bio Europe

Tecrea Ltd

Thistle Scientific Ltd

VH Bio Ltd

VWR

Vector Laboratories Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394107
    Life Sciences Research Consumables - The University of Edinburgh is issuing a Dynamic Purchasing System to accommodate the purchase of life science research consumables. Suppliers applying for the DPS will need to complete an ESPD and a series of technical criteria. The DPS will go live on the 1st February 2020 and will 're-open' to suppliers wishing to join after this date. This Award Notice relates to call-offs between 01/05/2020 and 01/08/2020.

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