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LIT0759 Biochemistry Analyser

University Of Edinburgh

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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13 Aug 2026 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

17 Feb 2026 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh procured a biochemistry analyser to replace the primary analyser used by the Clinical Chemistry Service at Easter Bush Pathology’s Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory in Edinburgh. The laboratory is a mid-throughput veterinary diagnostic facility supporting the University’s small-animal, equine and farm-animal hospitals and practices, the Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service, research institutions and mainly UK-based veterinary practices. Its testing includes clinical chemistry, haematology, cytology, endocrinology, and faecal and urine analysis. The analyser will support clinical chemistry testing on serum, urine and other body fluids. This is a goods procurement, classified under CPV 33000000, covering one requirement for the University’s veterinary pathology and diagnostic operations.

The procurement is complete and has been awarded following an open procedure. GlenBio Ltd was selected for the single lot, and the contract is active. The estimated procurement value was £155,000. The contract was signed on 28 May 2026 and has a duration of 810 days. Bids had to be submitted electronically by 4 March 2026 at 12:00, and the bid-opening took place at that time. Four electronic bids were received, including two from EU-based suppliers and two from suppliers outside the EU; none came from SMEs. English was the submission language, bids had to remain valid for 120 days, and variants were not allowed. Economic and technical selection criteria formed part of the process. Electronic ordering and payment apply, with electronic invoicing permitted.

This procurement indicates demand from the University of Edinburgh for specialist laboratory equipment supporting veterinary clinical chemistry in a mid-throughput diagnostic environment. Suppliers best placed for a future requirement would be able to provide biochemistry analysers suitable for serum, urine and other body-fluid testing, together with the technical capability to support clinical chemistry workflows serving hospital, herd-health, research and external veterinary users. Credibility would come from relevant analyser supply experience, dependable installation and operational support, and the capacity to work with a university laboratory and its varied testing services. The competition attracted four international bids and no SME bids, suggesting that suppliers would need to present a credible specialist offer and demonstrate they can support a demanding veterinary pathology setting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

LIT0759 Biochemistry Analyser

Notice Description

Within Easter Bush Pathology is the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, a mid-throughput veterinary diagnostic laboratory offering a range of research and diagnostic testing services to support the internal hospital for small animals, equine and farm animal practices, the Dairy Heard Health and Production service, and several research institutions as well as external, primarily UK-based, veterinary practices. Services include clinical chemistry, haematology, cytology, endocrinology, and faecal and urine testing. One of the core services, the clinical chemistry service, operates in conjunction with the Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service (DHHPS) department, offering clinical chemistry tests on serum, urine and other body fluids. The University needs to replace the primary analyser used by the Clinical Chemistry Service.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Within Easter Bush Pathology is the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, a mid-throughput veterinary diagnostic laboratory offering a range of research and diagnostic testing services to support the internal hospital for small animals, equine and farm animal practices, the Dairy Heard Health and Production service, and several research institutions as well as external, primarily UK-based, veterinary practices. Services include clinical chemistry, haematology, cytology, endocrinology, and faecal and urine testing. One of the core services, the clinical chemistry service, operates in conjunction with the Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service (DHHPS) department, offering clinical chemistry tests on serum, urine and other body fluids. The University needs to replace the primary analyser used by the Clinical Chemistry Service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823975
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562266
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

CPV Codes

33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£155,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,500 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20263 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
University Of Edinburgh
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 1HT
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM75 City of Edinburgh
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GlenBio Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549789
    LIT0759 Biochemistry Analyser - Within Easter Bush Pathology is the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, a mid-throughput veterinary diagnostic laboratory offering a range of research and diagnostic testing services to support the internal hospital for small animals, equine and farm animal practices, the Dairy Heard Health and Production service, and several research institutions as well as external, primarily UK-based, veterinary practices. Services include clinical chemistry, haematology, cytology, endocrinology, and faecal and urine testing. One of the core services, the clinical chemistry service, operates in conjunction with the Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service (DHHPS) department, offering clinical chemistry tests on serum, urine and other body fluids. The University needs to replace the primary analyser used by the Clinical Chemistry Service.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562266
    LIT0759 Biochemistry Analyser - Within Easter Bush Pathology is the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, a mid-throughput veterinary diagnostic laboratory offering a range of research and diagnostic testing services to support the internal hospital for small animals, equine and farm animal practices, the Dairy Heard Health and Production service, and several research institutions as well as external, primarily UK-based, veterinary practices. Services include clinical chemistry, haematology, cytology, endocrinology, and faecal and urine testing. One of the core services, the clinical chemistry service, operates in conjunction with the Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service (DHHPS) department, offering clinical chemistry tests on serum, urine and other body fluids. The University needs to replace the primary analyser used by the Clinical Chemistry Service.

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