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title: "GB-Liverpool: AF117 LAB Equipment for STAIRS Study in Africa"
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# GB-Liverpool: AF117 LAB Equipment for STAIRS Study in Africa

Buyer: LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3dd96b21-7716-43c6-8dd8-7258fa07392c

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## Summary

The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine (LSTM) is in the tender stage for the procurement titled "GB-Liverpool: AF117 LAB Equipment for STAIRS Study in Africa". The procurement falls under the industry category of "Laboratory glassware" (CPV 33793000) and includes additional classifications for laboratory pipettes and medical consumables. This open procedure aims to source laboratory consumables, equipment, and accessories required for a sepsis study programme in Africa, where LSTM is a partner. The contract, divided into two lots—one for delivery to seven African countries (Uganda, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Ghana, and Sierra Leone) and another for delivery to LSTM in Liverpool—has a tender period ending on 26 November 2024, with the contract period running from 6 January 2025 to 20 January 2025. The minimum contract value is £50,000, with an overall estimated value of £100,000.

This tender represents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs), in the laboratory equipment and medical consumables sectors. The open procedure allows a wide range of suppliers to submit offers, providing SMEs with the chance to compete on a level playing field. Successful suppliers will have the opportunity to establish or strengthen their presence in multiple international markets, delivering goods to multiple African nations as well as to the UK. This tender is ideal for businesses specialising in laboratory consumables and medical equipment manufacturing and distribution, aiming to expand their market reach and contribute to significant healthcare research efforts.

## Notice

Labatory consumables, equipment and accessories. The purpose of this procurement is for a supplier to supply LSTM with the listed goods for a sepsis study programme in Africa which LSTM is a partner on. The tender is divided into 2 lots, Lot 1 for delivery to the 7 countries in Africa and Lot 2 for delivery to LSTM. Once we have evaluated the bids we will choose the option which suits our needs most. Additional information: The contracting authority considers that this contract may be suitable for economic operators that are small or medium enterprises (SMEs). However, any selection of tenderers will be based solely on the criteria set out for the procurement. The places of delivery will be to Uganda, Mozambique, Ethiopia, Democratic Republic of Congo, Nigeria, Ghana and Sierra Leone.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a050ce-c808-455b-9dde-4c3dc1e52551 |
| 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 | 12 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2025 - 20 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £100,000 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 5QA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

## Release History

- 12 Nov 2024 at 14:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a050ce-c808-455b-9dde-4c3dc1e52551

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/08a050ce-c808-455b-9dde-4c3dc1e52551
  12th November 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-GB-Liverpool:-AF117-LAB-Equipment-for-STAIRS-Study-in-Africa/4RQ2Y2G5E5
  Please follow this link to view the notice.

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