--- title: "Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0c4fbfc5-fc47-4b90-b909-a51eb845320c" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c4fbfc5-fc47-4b90-b909-a51eb845320c" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c4fbfc5-fc47-4b90-b909-a51eb845320c.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c4fbfc5-fc47-4b90-b909-a51eb845320c.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NEUPC" published: "2025-11-09" --- # Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services Buyer: NEUPC Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0c4fbfc5-fc47-4b90-b909-a51eb845320c [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0c4fbfc5-fc47-4b90-b909-a51eb845320c) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0c4fbfc5-fc47-4b90-b909-a51eb845320c.json) ## Summary The procurement process for "Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services" is managed by NEUPC, a buying organisation based in Leeds, UK. This active tender seeks suppliers to serve the Higher Education sector with laboratory reagents. The goods category tender is valued at £200,000,000 and utilises an open procurement method under an open procedure. Key locations include the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and the UK, among others globally. The procurement stage involves a tender amendment, with the process having been amended on 9th November 2025, now reflecting an increased estimated value of £150,000,000 excluding VAT. The contract period spans from 9th March 2023 to 10th April 2027, highlighting a significant commitment to long-term supply requirements. This tender represents a significant opportunity for small or medium enterprises (SMEs) as the contract specifically considers suitability for such economic operators. By providing life sciences equipment, materials, and services, businesses have the potential to expand their market reach across multiple regions, including extensive international exposure due to its wide geographical service locations. Enterprises focusing on laboratory reagents or related life sciences services could benefit from aligning with universities and their partners within the Higher Education sector. An open procurement method ensures a competitive bidding environment, allowing well-prepared suppliers to secure significant market advantages and contribute to their business growth strategies. ## Notice Text to be corrected in the original notice: Place of text to be modified: Section II2.6 Instead of: Estimated value: Value excluding VAT: 100,000,000 Currency: GBP Read: Estimated value: Value excluding VAT: 150,000,000 Currency: GBP Other additional information: Increased Contract Management and take up from HE members Supply of Life Sciences Equipment, Materials and Services to the HE Sector. Please note that each Lot must be bid on and an expression of interest submitted separately ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013f6475-80df-421d-b303-1e8e2d75bdee | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Nov 2025 | | Submission deadline | 7 Dec 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 9 Mar 2023 - 10 Apr 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NEUPC | | Locality | LEEDS | | Post town | Leeds | | Postcode | LS1 5QX | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLE Yorkshire and The Humber | | ITL 2 | TLE4 West Yorkshire | | ITL 3 | TLE42 Leeds | | Local authority | Leeds | | Electoral ward | Little London & Woodhouse | | Westminster constituency | Leeds Central and Headingley | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents ## Release History - 9 Nov 2025 at 13:00 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013f6475-80df-421d-b303-1e8e2d75bdee - 22 Oct 2022 at 11:40 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013f6475-80df-421d-b303-1e8e2d75bdee - 17 Oct 2022 at 06:55 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013f6475-80df-421d-b303-1e8e2d75bdee - 14 Oct 2022 at 09:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013f6475-80df-421d-b303-1e8e2d75bdee ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/013f6475-80df-421d-b303-1e8e2d75bdee 9th November 2025 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Leeds:-Laboratory-reagents./XGD256T8T7 Please follow this link to view the notice. ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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