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Award

23 Apr 2025 at 01:00

Tender

16 May 2024 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

Glasgow City Council has completed the procurement process for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment, Supplies, and Consumables across five lots: Chemicals, Laboratory Supplies & Consumables, Instrumentation Consumables, Pipettes & Consumables, and Pre-Prepared Media. This was conducted as an open procedure under the goods category, with organisational classification as a regional or local authority focused on general public services. The procurement is associated with the location of Glasgow, with a tender period concluding on 17th June 2024, and the contract signing date was 20th December 2024. The entire process has reached the award stage, with contracts now active.

This procurement provides a robust opportunity for businesses engaged in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory equipment and consumables to expand their market presence. SMEs such as Fisher Scientific UK LTD, McQuilkin & Co., and others involved in small to medium enterprise operations have successfully secured contracts, highlighting potential growth routes for businesses of similar scale and capability. The open procedure allows for broad participation, and the outlined lot structure ensures varied opportunities aligned with niche product offerings, thereby encouraging diverse business entries, particularly those proficient in quality and cost efficiency.

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Notice Title

The Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment, Supplies and Consumables

Notice Description

The council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Bidders to submit bids for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment, Supplies and Consumables for the undernoted 5 lots: Lot 1-Chemicals Lot 2-Laboratory Supplies & Consumables Lot 3-Instrumentation Consumables Lot 4-Pipettes & Consumables Lot 5-Pre-Prepared Media

Lot Information

Chemicals

The council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Bidders to submit bids for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment, Supplies and Consumables. Lot 1 requirements are as follows: The service required is the provision of analytical chemicals for use within a laboratory. The laboratory analyses a range of sample types i.e. Water samples, Environmental samples, Food/Feeds and Consumer Goods. The lot incorporates a wide variety of chemicals including varying grades and quantities required. Chemicals includes all the general chemicals used within a laboratory environment. The quantities required will vary dependant on the consumable on offer e.g. Nitric acid will be supplied in quantities of 500ml to 2.5 litres with varying grades e.g. ANALAR (laboratory grade to 99.5% Purity).. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The council will have the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months which will be exercised by the council serving notice on the supplier in accordance with the council's Terms and Conditions.

Laboratory Supplies & Consumables

The service required is the provision of laboratory supplies and consumables for use within a laboratory. The laboratory analyses a range of sample types i.e. Water samples, Environmental samples, Food/Feeds and Consumer Goods. The lot incorporates a wide variety of general laboratory supplies and consumables. Laboratory Supplies and Consumables covers all other consumables used within a laboratory environment that are not included within Lot 1: Chemicals, from weighing boats to pH meters. These will be supplied in a variety of quantities from single units to packs of 100, dependant on the consumable being purchased.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The council will have the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months which will be exercised by the council serving notice on the supplier in accordance with the council's Terms and Conditions.

Instrumentation Consumables

The service required is the provision of Instrumentation consumables for use within a laboratory. The laboratory analyses a range of sample types i.e. Water samples, Environmental samples, Food/Feeds and Consumer Goods. The lot incorporates consumables for a range of analytical techniques including (but not limited to) Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography and Metals analysis. Instrumentation consumables covers consumables used within Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography, Inductively Coupled Plasma and other analytical techniques used within the laboratory.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The council will have the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months which will be exercised by the council serving notice on the supplier in accordance with the council's Terms and Conditions.

Pipettes & Consumables

The service required is the provision of pipettes and consumables for use within a laboratory. The laboratory analyses a range of sample types i.e. Water samples, Environmental samples, Food/Feeds and Consumer Goods. The lot incorporates pipettes and consumables from a variety of manufacturers and covering a wide range of volumes. Pipettes & Consumables includes the purchase of pipettes, tips and filters associated with the operation of automatic pipettes.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The council will have the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months which will be exercised by the council serving notice on the supplier in accordance with the council's Terms and Conditions.

Pre-Prepared Media

The service required is the provision of pre-prepared media for use within a laboratory. The laboratory analyses a range of sample types i.e. Water and Food samples, using pre-prepared media for detection and enumeration of microorganisms. Pre-prepared media includes pre-made media for use within a microbiology laboratory for the detection and enumeration of microorganisms.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The council will have the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months which will be exercised by the council serving notice on the supplier in accordance with the council's Terms and Conditions.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000765432
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528804
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
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

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

33793000 - Laboratory glassware

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

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£460,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£115,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£420,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 27 months or up to 36 months depending on whether the partial or full 12 month extension is implemented.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Glasgow City Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 1DU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM82 Glasgow City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

Fisher Scientific UK LTD

LS Scientific

McQuilkin & Co.

Medscience Distribution Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505433
    The Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment, Supplies and Consumables - The council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Bidders to submit bids for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment, Supplies and Consumables for the undernoted 5 lots: Lot 1-Chemicals Lot 2-Laboratory Supplies & Consumables Lot 3-Instrumentation Consumables Lot 4-Pipettes & Consumables Lot 5-Pre-Prepared Media
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528804
    The Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment, Supplies and Consumables - The council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Bidders to submit bids for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment, Supplies and Consumables for the undernoted 5 lots: Lot 1-Chemicals Lot 2-Laboratory Supplies & Consumables Lot 3-Instrumentation Consumables Lot 4-Pipettes & Consumables Lot 5-Pre-Prepared Media

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