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Supply of Fetal Bovine Serum

University of Dundee

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

12 Dec 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process for the "Supply of Fetal Bovine Serum" was conducted by the University of Dundee, a public body in the education sector. The procurement was completed using an open procedure, which ensured transparency and wider participation. This contract, located in Dundee, UK, specifically related to the delivery to the MRC-PPU, School of Life Sciences. Key stages included a tender opening on 13 January 2026, followed by an award on the same day, and a contract signed on 17 March 2026. With a substantial contract value of £125,000, this tender was classified under CPV codes related to research and life sciences supplies, highlighting its importance in this niche sector.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses supplying life sciences materials. The open procurement method employed by the University of Dundee favours companies experienced in electronic submissions and those with a solid background in providing research-related goods. Suppliers, particularly those with expertise in high-quality biological materials like fetal bovine serum, stand to benefit. Major suppliers, such as Fisher Scientific UK, which secured the contract, demonstrate the scope available for large-scale operations within this sector. Small and medium enterprises, although not specifically successful in this instance, could leverage collaborations or niche market differentiation to compete in future tenders.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Supply of Fetal Bovine Serum

Notice Description

Supply of Fetal Bovine Serum

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818260
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555475
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

33651500 - Immune sera and immunoglobulins

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
2028

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Locality
DUNDEE
Postcode
DD1 4HN
Postcode Area
Dundee
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City
Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
West End
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

thermo fisher scientific

Further Information

Notice Documents

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