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# Lab Equipment (General) and Associated Services

Buyer: LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-ec810c70-3771-40af-b6dc-4ed3c054f276

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## Summary

The procurement process for the supply of general laboratory equipment and associated services has been successfully completed by the London Universities Purchasing Consortium (LUPC). The initiative entails establishing a multi-supplier framework agreement, covering various equipment types across 10 distinct lots. The framework's agreement term spans three years, starting from 15 October 2025, with a provision for a 12-month extension, potentially lasting until 14 October 2029. The procurement, conducted via an open procedure, concluded with awards being made to five full suppliers under each lot. Delivery includes locations such as the United Kingdom, British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, and other worldwide regions. The overall contract is valued at £200 million, focusing on the goods category for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment, excluding glasses.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those supplying laboratory equipment and services. The framework is designed to accommodate small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), although large suppliers have primarily been awarded. Firms specialising in the provision of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment can extend their market reach and collaborate within a structured contractual environment. The multi-supplier aspect of the framework fosters a competitive landscape where diverse businesses can participate and potentially secure future contracts, spurring growth and diversification of services across new or existing markets.

## Notice

LUPC tendered to establish a multi-supplier framework agreement for the supply of general laboratory equipment. The requirement is covered through 10 lots for specific equipment types. The agreement term is of 3 years with an optional extension period of up to 12 months, until 14 October 2029, 5 full suppliers are awarded under each lot. The award also includes additional reserve suppliers, who will not fulfil the requirement unless any of the fully awarded supplier does not proceed or is removed from the framework for any other reason

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e6c0e8-ccbd-4c3b-8160-1ec2d33987e1 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 14 Oct 2025 - 14 Oct 2028 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £200,000,000 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | LONDON UNIVERSITIES PURCHASING CONSORTIUM |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | Central London |
| Postcode | EC3R 8HN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | City of London |
| Electoral ward | Tower |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 8 |
| Supplier names | APPLETON WOODS; BE SCIENTIFIC; CAMLAB; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; SCIQUIP; SLS LTD (SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; VWR INTERNATIONAL; WOLF LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 8 Oct 2025 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e6c0e8-ccbd-4c3b-8160-1ec2d33987e1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/28e6c0e8-ccbd-4c3b-8160-1ec2d33987e1
  8th October 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://uk.eu-supply.com/login.asp?B=LUPC&target=/Ctm/Tendering/Messages/Index/94245/88690
  This procurement was carried out to source a Multi Supplier Framework Agreement for Lab Equipment (General) and Associated Services.

## Notice URLs

- https://www.lupc.ac.uk

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