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Purchase of Diet Replacement Products

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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01 Apr 2026 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of diet replacement products to be used in a clinical trial focused on weight loss. This contract was awarded to Counterweight Ltd., following a limited procurement method without prior publication of a call for competition, justified by the technical reasons requiring Counterweight's unique capability to provide NHS Scotland-approved meal replacement products and the necessary digital programme. The contract, valued at GBP 58,027, was signed on 30th March 2026 and falls under the goods category, specifically in the Education sector.

The procurement provides business opportunities for large-scale suppliers with specialised technical capabilities in the field of diet replacement products, particularly those approved by NHS Scotland. Although only one bid was received from Counterweight Ltd., the absence of competition highlights the niche market potential for companies able to meet specific clinical and research requirements. Future contracts in similar specialised areas may encourage businesses with unique expertise and product offerings to engage with research-driven institutions like the University of Edinburgh.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Diet Replacement Products

Notice Description

Purchase of diet replacement products for a clinical trial on weight loss.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of diet replacement products for a clinical trial on weight loss.

Procurement Information

Counterweight is the only supplier able to provide the NHS Scotland-approved meal replacement products, provide research continuity, and provide the associated digital programme required to meet the clinical requirements of this study. On that basis, we awarded the contract to Counterweight on the basis that competition is absent for technical reasons

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828291
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products

CPV Codes

15800000 - Miscellaneous food products

15890000 - Miscellaneous food products and dried goods

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,027 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20263 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20265 days 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

COUNTERWEIGHT

Further Information

Notice Documents

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