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Provision of Laboratory Glassware Wash Service - LAB1034 AP.

APUC LIMITED

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Planning

14 May 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

APUC Limited, located in Stirling, is initiating a procurement process focused on the provision of laboratory glassware wash services tailored for the Further and Higher education sector in Scotland. This tender falls under the education category and is currently in the planning stage, with key upcoming actions expected, including a future notice date set for 20th August 2025. The procurement involves services and is covered under the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA), with a focus on investigating potential contractors who can deliver the required washing services in the UK. Interested firms are encouraged to express their interest by reaching out to omcintyre@apuc-scot.ac.uk.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory consumables and chemical services within Scotland. Companies that offer competent washing services for laboratory glassware and have existing capabilities within the education sector would be well-positioned to compete for this contract. By engaging with this tender, businesses can potentially expand their market reach within the academic sector, foster relationships with educational institutions, and contribute to the advancement of scientific workspaces by ensuring clean and reliable glassware. Companies looking to grow their operations in Scotland and explore new avenues within public procurement are encouraged to consider this opportunity.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Laboratory Glassware Wash Service - LAB1034 AP.

Notice Description

The Authority are seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of wash service for laboratory glassware for the Further and Higher education sector in Scotland.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the APUC re-tender of their Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals Framework Agreement, we are investigating the market for Contractors, who provide washing services for laboratory glassware in Scotland. The detailed scope of service is still to be defined following our investigation on the available market offering.. If you are interested in the above, please contact omcintyre@apuc-scot.ac.uk to register your interest.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798590
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530271
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90900000 - Cleaning and sanitation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
20 Aug 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
APUC LIMITED
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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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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