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Procurement of Bioreactors for Carbon Loop

University Of Edinburgh

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04 Aug 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is buying bioreactor equipment for its Biomanufacturing Hub. The equipment will be used to process carbon-based waste as part of the university’s Carbon Loop work. This is a goods requirement covering the supply of specialist bioreactor equipment, classified under CPV 38000000 for laboratory, optical and precision equipment. Delivery is to the University of Edinburgh in Edinburgh. The requirement is relevant to manufacturers, specialist laboratory equipment suppliers and engineering businesses that can provide bioreactors suitable for biomanufacturing or waste-processing applications. Suppliers able to support the university’s technical requirements and deliver the equipment to its Edinburgh facilities are the most natural fit.

The procurement reached tender: the University of Edinburgh invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. The tender deadline set by the buyer is 3 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC, when tenders are also due to be opened electronically. The contract period is 360 days. Its estimated value is £200,000 including the single lot. Evaluation is weighted towards technical quality at 70%, with price contributing 30%. Bids must be submitted in English and remain valid for 120 days after the submission deadline. Variants are not allowed. The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement, and the planned award period begins on 3 September 2026.

This opportunity suits suppliers with a direct capability in bioreactor manufacture, laboratory process equipment, biomanufacturing systems or related engineering integration. The equipment will support processing of carbon-based waste, so businesses able to demonstrate technically credible solutions for biological processing, controlled operating conditions and integration into a research or pilot environment are well placed to compete. Suppliers should be able to provide equipment that meets a quality-led technical assessment, rather than competing on price alone. Relevant experience supplying universities, research facilities, biomanufacturing hubs or waste-conversion projects would help a bidder explain its solution and delivery approach. The requirement is also suitable for specialist equipment distributors working with qualified manufacturers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Procurement of Bioreactors for Carbon Loop

Notice Description

Procurement of bioreactor equipment for the Biomanufacturing Hub at Edinburgh University for processing carbon based waste.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of bioreactor equipment for the Biomanufacturing Hub at Edinburgh University for processing carbon based waste.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000839177
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561541
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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
4 Aug 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 2026Expired
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

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

Further Information

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