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Procurement of Bioreactors for Carbon Loop

UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH

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04 Aug 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of Edinburgh is inviting tenders for the procurement of bioreactor equipment required for their Biomanufacturing Hub focused on processing carbon-based waste, located in Edinburgh, Scotland. This public procurement process falls under the education industry category and employs the open procedure, suitable for the acquisition of goods. The tender is currently active, with the submission deadline set on 3rd September 2026 by 12:00 PM. The entire tender process is conducted electronically, and important milestones such as tender submission and award start on the same date. The purchasing authority is covered by the GPA and the contract is valued at £200,000, with a duration of 360 days. The contact point for any inquiries is Ms. Lana Elder.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in bioreactor manufacturing and those within the broader bioprocessing equipment sector to secure a significant contract with a prominent educational institution. Firms with expertise in advanced technology for waste processing solutions will find this contract particularly beneficial. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate high technical proficiency, with the award criteria weighted 70% on technical quality and 30% on price, stand a favourable chance of success. The opportunity to work with the University of Edinburgh also offers potential for long-term institutional partnerships and growth in the UK market, particularly for businesses exploring sustainable technologies.

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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
Tender

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 days ago
Submission Deadline
3 Sep 20264 weeks 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

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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