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Tender

18 Jun 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to purchase a cone calorimeter for its fire testing laboratory, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. This opportunity falls under the goods industry category. The main location for the delivery of this equipment is the University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, with the procurement being managed under an open procedure. Interested parties should be aware that the tender period closes on 2nd July 2026 at 12:00 PM, following which the award period will commence on the same day. The contract has a projected value of £200,000, with electronic submissions required via the designated submission platform.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the scientific equipment industry, particularly those specialising in fire testing laboratory apparatus. Companies capable of meeting the specified technical requirements and leveraging electronic procurement systems are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can provide reliable delivery to the UKM75 region can find this opportunity beneficial for business growth and establishing a relationship with one of the UK's prestigious educational institutions. The open nature of the procurement method allows for a competitive bidding environment, ideal for suppliers looking to expand their client base in the educational sector.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Cone Calorimeter

Notice Description

Purchase of a Cone calorimeter for a fire testing laboratory

Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a cone calorimeter for a fire testing laboratory

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834941
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558222
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

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

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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 20266 days to go
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 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

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

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