Tender

Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals

APUC LIMITED

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

TenderUpdate

17 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Tender

03 Nov 2025 at 00:00

Planning

16 Jan 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited is planning a procurement process for the supply of laboratory consumables and chemicals, with the tender titled "Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals". This procurement falls under the education industry category and the delivery location is Scotland, covering the Scottish HE/FE sector, NHS Scotland, and other public sector organisations. The procurement stage is currently in planning, with future notice anticipated on 1st May 2025. The total estimated value of the contract is GBP 25,000,000. Key items include PPE, glassware, filtration plastics, and solvents, among others, with an expectation for take-back schemes where feasible. Interested suppliers should register their interest by contacting Ola McIntyre at omcintyre@apuc-scot.ac.uk.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that supply laboratory consumables and chemicals, particularly those with experience in the education and healthcare sectors. Companies specialising in the production and distribution of items such as personal protective equipment, laboratory glassware, molecular biology plastics, and various chemicals are well-suited to compete. Moreover, businesses that offer environmentally friendly solutions and take-back schemes could leverage these features to stand out. Engaging in this tender could provide substantial growth and expansion opportunities, as it involves a high-value contract and a broad range of potential clients within Scotland's public sector.

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Notice Title

Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals

Notice Description

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of those laboratory consumables and chemicals required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in the Scottish HE/FE sector, NHS Scotland and other Scottish public sector organisations. For the purposes of this exercise, consumables and chemicals include but are not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), glassware, filtration plastics, molecular biology plastics, tissue culture plastics, pipette tips and pipettors, gloves, solvents, fine chemicals, alcohol and acids, bio-chemicals, inorganic chemicals and salts and green chemicals. The supply of all products should include a provision for take-back schemes where possible. The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of supply of laboratory consumables and chemicals required for the efficient functioning of laboratories across the further and higher education sector, NHS Scotland and other public bodies in Scotland. This includes Full and Associate Members, and future members of APUC Ltd.(Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges): https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/?#!/members. Other participating bodies include: - NHS National Procurement and its members - East Dunbartonshire Council - Fife Council, - East Ayrshire Council, - City of Edinburgh Council - Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture - SASA - National Galleries of Scotland - National Records of Scotland - Marine Directorate.

Lot Information

Glassware

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of laboratory glassware including, but not limited to: autoclavable accessories, beakers, centrifuge tubes, microscope slides, flasks, funnels, petri dishes, test tubes.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Filtration Plastics

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of filtration plastics including, but not limited to: bottle top filters, cell strainers, vacuum filters, funnels.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements.

Pipettes and Tips

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of Pipettes and Tips including, but not limited to: filter membranes, micropipettes, pipettor controllers, mechanical pipettors.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements.

Bio-Chemicals

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of Bio-chemicals including, but not limited to: a variety of bio-chemicals such as Organic Compounds, Alkane, Antibiotics, Buffers and Supplements suitable for a range of laboratory applications.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

One-Stop Shop Consumables and Chemicals

This lot will cover all types of consumables and chemicals commonly used in laboratories including those detailed in the Lot descriptions for Lots 1-8. This lot will also include laboratory PPE products (lab coats, sleeve protectors, eye care supplies, head protection, safety glasses and eye protection, protective aprons, respirators, face masks, footwear), gloves (nitrile, vinyl, latex, rubber, neoprene, safety) and general laboratory consumables (cleaning cloths, wipes, lab trays, spatulas, histological blades, tools, stir bars, syringes, labels, racks, stoppers, tubing, vial caps).

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Molecular Biology and Tissue Culture Plastics

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of plastic consumables including, but not limited to: bacteria testing supplies, microcentrifuge tubes, test tubes, culture tubes, vacutainers, cell scrapers, tubes, dishes, plates, media bottles, inserts.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements.

Solvents, Alcohol and Acids

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of a variety of standard solvents, alcohols and acids suitable for a range of laboratory applications.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Fine Chemicals and Deuterated Solvents

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of fine chemicals including, but not limited to: chemical substances prepared to a high degree of purity for use in research. The lot is including chemicals such as 4-fluorophenylacetylene and Dess-Martin Periodinane, and a variety of deuterated solvents suitable for a range of laboratory applications.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Inorganic Chemicals and Salts

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of inorganic chemicals and salts including, but not limited to: a variety of in-organic chemicals and salts such as Ammonium Nitrate, Magnesium Sulfate and Sodium Chloride suitable for a range of laboratory applications.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 2 x 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions requirements.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787590
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV543720
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
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

18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories

24 - Chemical products

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

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

44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus)


CPV Codes

18424000 - Gloves

18424300 - Disposable gloves

24300000 - Basic inorganic and organic chemicals

24310000 - Basic inorganic chemicals

24311000 - Chemical elements, inorganic acids and compounds

24315000 - Miscellaneous inorganic chemicals

24320000 - Basic organic chemicals

24322500 - Alcohol

24327000 - Miscellaneous organic chemicals

33141310 - Syringes

33696500 - Laboratory reagents

33793000 - Laboratory glassware

35113400 - Protective and safety clothing

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

38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

38437100 - Pipettes

38437110 - Pipette tips

38437120 - Pipette stands

44832000 - Solvents

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,000,000 £10M-£100M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Nov 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Dec 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
1 May 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
November 2029

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
Graeme Kerr, Ola McIntyre
Contact Email
gkerr@apuc-scot.ac.uk, omcintyre@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521903
    Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of those laboratory consumables and chemicals required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in the Scottish HE/FE sector, NHS Scotland and other Scottish public sector organisations. For the purposes of this exercise, consumables and chemicals include but are not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), glassware, filtration plastics, molecular biology plastics, tissue culture plastics, pipette tips and pipettors, gloves, solvents, fine chemicals, alcohol and acids, bio-chemicals, in-organic chemicals and salts and green chemicals. The supply of all products should include a provision for take-back schemes where possible.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV542596
    Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of those laboratory consumables and chemicals required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in the Scottish HE/FE sector, NHS Scotland and other Scottish public sector organisations. For the purposes of this exercise, consumables and chemicals include but are not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), glassware, filtration plastics, molecular biology plastics, tissue culture plastics, pipette tips and pipettors, gloves, solvents, fine chemicals, alcohol and acids, bio-chemicals, inorganic chemicals and salts and green chemicals. The supply of all products should include a provision for take-back schemes where possible. The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of supply of laboratory consumables and chemicals required for the efficient functioning of laboratories across the further and higher education sector, NHS Scotland and other public bodies in Scotland. This includes Full and Associate Members, and future members of APUC Ltd.(Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges): https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/?#!/members. Other participating bodies include: - NHS National Procurement and its members - East Dunbartonshire Council - Fife Council, - East Ayrshire Council, - City of Edinburgh Council - Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture - SASA - National Galleries of Scotland - National Records of Scotland - Marine Directorate.

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