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Autoclave - School of Biological Sciences

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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12 Mar 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the purchase of an autoclave intended for the School of Biological Sciences, located in Edinburgh, UKM75. The contract was awarded through an open procedure and is covered by Category 09 under COFOG, marking its relevance to the education sector. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract becoming active on 5th March 2026. The supplier awarded is Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd, marking the culmination of a single bid received for the tender. The project's completion ensures the replacement of crucial autoclave equipment in the Ashworth 2 building of the university's biological sciences campus, highlighting the strategic procurement undertaken by the University of Edinburgh, a central purchasing body governed by public law.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific laboratory supplies and equipment. Large scale suppliers might particularly benefit, given the scope of the goods required and the structured financial commitments, with the contract valued at £65,945. The tender was conducted as an open procedure, which could appeal to established suppliers familiar with the framework of public procurement processes. Moreover, the involvement of a review body, Edinburgh Sheriff Court, underpins the regulatory framework guiding this procurement process, ensuring transparency and compliance. Businesses looking to gain or expand in the scientific laboratory equipment niche may find similar opportunities valuable for growth, especially when targeting high-value contracts within the public education sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autoclave - School of Biological Sciences

Notice Description

Purchase of an Autoclave

Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Biological Sciences operates multiple autoclaves across its campus to sterilise waste. These are critical pieces of equipment, and many of them are now reaching the end of their operational life. Funding has been granted for the replacement of one autoclave in the Ashworth 2 building.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000826394
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551564
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

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

CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£65,945 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Mar 20261 weeks 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
Post Town
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

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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