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Tender

19 Sep 2025 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Glasgow is currently in the tender stage for the provision of an Electrophoretic Assay to test for Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT). As a public body governed by public law, the University seeks to fulfil this requirement within the education industry category. The procurement is managed via an open procedure, with electronic submission through the Public Contracts Scotland platform. Situated in Glasgow, the tender’s submission deadline is set for 6th October 2025 at 12:00 p.m., immediately followed by the start of the award period. Organisations should ensure their submissions are comprehensive and timely to avoid last-minute issues.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in electrophoresis equipment and related services, particularly those with experience in serving educational institutions. The contract duration is set for 12 months with a potential six-month extension, offering sustained business. Suppliers with strong commitments to community benefits, such as employment and training initiatives, are encouraged to apply. Suitable businesses might include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess public liability insurance of at least £5 million and demonstrate a minimum yearly turnover of £100,000. This tender also provides avenues for sub-contracting opportunities, making it attractive to third-sector and supported businesses aiming to enhance their portfolios and establish a foothold in the public sector.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

PURCH2795 Provision of Electrophoretic Assay to Test for Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT)

Notice Description

PURCH2795 Provision of Electrophoretic Assay to Test for Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT) Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx

Lot Information

Lot 1

Provision of Contract Agreement for Electrophoretic Assay to Test for Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin for the Period of 12 Months with the Option to Extend for One Period of up to 6 Months The University has a requirement for the continuation of storing of samples that were separated, and serum stored at -80 degrees centigrade in 2ml tubes. Please refer to the 'PURCH2795 - 1A - Invitation to Tender' for further details and specification

Renewal: OPTION TO EXTEND FOR ONE PERIOD OF UP TO 6 MONTHS

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810744
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539618
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
6 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University of Glasgow
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G12 8QQ
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
Hillhead
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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