--- title: "LAB1024AP APUC Framework Agreement for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02c0fc" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c0fc" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c0fc.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c0fc.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "APUC LIMITED" published: "2021-06-28" --- # LAB1024AP APUC Framework Agreement for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals Buyer: APUC LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02c0fc [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-02c0fc) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-02c0fc.json) ## Summary The Scottish purchasing authority APUC Limited is conducting an open tender titled "LAB1024AP APUC Framework Agreement for the Supply of Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically targeting the laboratory glassware industry. With the tender period ending on 4th August 2021, interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their tenders electronically. The total contract value is estimated at £25 million and aims to provide essential laboratory consumables and chemicals to the Scottish higher education and public sectors, including NHS Scotland. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory supplies, including manufacturers and distributors of laboratory consumables, personal protective equipment, and various chemicals. The extensive scope of the contract encompasses numerous lots ranging from laboratory glassware to filtration plastics and PPE, thus allowing a diverse range of suppliers to participate. Companies focused on sustainable practices and community engagement, as highlighted by the tender's emphasis on community benefits and social value, would be particularly well-placed to compete for this framework agreement. ## Notice The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of those laboratory consumables and chemicals required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in the Scottish HE/FE sector, NHS Scotland and other Scottish public sector organisations. For the purposes of this exercise, consumables and chemicals include but are not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), glassware, filtration plastics, molecular biology plastics, tissue culture plastics, pipette tips and pipettors, gloves, solvents, fine chemicals, alcohol and acids, bio-chemicals, in-organic chemicals and salts and green chemicals. The Framework Agreement is Lotted with stock management one-stop-shop provisions included. The supply of all products should include a provision for take-back schemes where possible ### Lot Information Laboratory Glassware A variety of glassware suitable for a range of laboratory applications are required. Glassware supplied must be fit for purpose, meet descriptions requested, and where required manufactured to withstand the many rigours of laboratory work such as temperature fluctuation and storing volatile compounds. Renewal: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be met. Filtration Plastics Plastics for use in general and specialised filtration. Products include but are not limited to: Bottle top filters Cell strainers Centrifuge filters Filter holders Filter paper Filtration apparatus accessories Funnels Nitrocellulose membrane filters Other membrane filters PVDF membranes Powder funnels Syringe filters Vacuum filters Vacuum accessories Renewal: 12 month extension if mutual terms can be met. Molecular Biology Plastics Plastics for use primarily in molecular biology applications such as: Bacteria testing supplies Biopress containers Blood collection tubes Cell culture control system accessories Cryogenic tubes Culture tubes Cuvettes Embedding capsules Inoculating loops Microcentrifuge tubes microtubes Microwell plates PCR microwell plates PCR tubes PCR tube strips Racks Test tubes Vacutainers Renewal: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be met Tissue Culture Plastics A combination of treated and non-treated plastics for tissue culture applications including: Cell scrapers Cell separation products Cell spreaders Culture tubes Dishes Media bottles Microwell plates Microwell plate lids Petri dishes Tissue culture apparatus and accessories Tissue culture coverslips Tissue culture flasks Tissue culture inserts Tissue culture plates Tissue culture trays Tube caps and closures Renewal: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be met. Laboratory Personal Protective Equipment 4.6.1.1 In order to minimise the risk of injury or illness to laboratory staff and visitors, certain protective garments and implements are required. These include but are not limited to: Laboratory coats, Coveralls, Protective aprons, Sleeve protectors, Safety shoes, Respirators, Eye care supplies, Safety glasses and eye protection, Face masks, Head protection, Signage and Spill kits. Renewal: 12 months extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met Pipettes and Tips Loose, racked, filter, sterile and non-sterile pipette tips for use in laboratories. Products include but are not limited to: Serological pipets Combitips Electronic pipetors Filter membranes Filter pipet tips Gel loading tips Mechanical pipettors Micropipets Pasteur pipets Pipet accessories Pipettor controllers Pipettor controller components Pipettor kits Tip refill systems Volumetric pipets Renewal: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be met Gloves A variety of gloves used in the laboratory function, including but not limited to: Clean room gloves General purpose gloves Glove liners Knitted gloves Latex gloves Neoprene gloves Nitrile gloves Rubber gloves Safety gloves Vinyl gloves Renewal: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be met General Laboratory Consumables Any other consumables that may be required for the efficient daily laboratory function. This Lot includes a wide range of products such as needles, storage racks and cleaning products. A variety of disposable and reusable plastics for everyday laboratory purposes are also included. Renewal: 12 month extension if mutual terms can be met Solvents A variety of solvents such as Methyle Sulphoxide-D6, Acetone-D3 and Methanol-D4 suitable for a range of laboratory applications. Renewal: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be met Fine Chemicals Chemical substances prepared to a high degree of purity for use in research. Including chemicals such as Chlorodiphenylphosphine and Methamoxyammonium Chloride. Renewal: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be met Alcohols and Acids A variety of alcohols and acids such as Acetic Acid, Hydrochloric Acid and Methylate spirit suitable for a range of laboratory applications. Renewal: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be met Bio-chemicals A variety of bio-chemicals such as Organic Compounds, Alkane, Antibiotics, Buffers and Supplements suitable for a range of laboratory applications. Renewal: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be met In-organic Chemicals and Salts A variety of in-organic chemicals and salts such as Ammonium Nitrate, Magnesium Sulphate and Sodium Chloride suitable for a range of laboratory applications. Renewal: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be met Green Chemicals This Lot covers all types of chemicals designed to reduce or eliminate the use of hazardous substances in line with the twelve principles of green chemistry: Prevention, Atom economy, Less hazardous chemical syntheses, Designing safer chemicals, Safer solvents and auxiliaries, Design for energy efficiency, Use of renewable feedstocks, Reduce derivatives, Catalysis, Design for degradation, Real-time analysis for pollution prevention, Inherently safer chemistry for accident prevention Renewal: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be met Stock Managed One-Stop-Shop for Consumables only This Lot covers all types of consumables commonly used in laboratories including, but not limited to, those detailed in the Lot descriptions for Lots 1-8. Institutions may use this lot to contract for a fully managed service for laboratory consumables. Renewal: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be met Stock Managed One-Stop-Shop for Chemicals only This Lot covers all types of chemicals commonly used in laboratories including, but not limited to, those detailed in the Lot descriptions for Lots 9 - 14. Institutions shall use this lot to contract for a fully managed service for laboratory chemicals. Renewal: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be met Stock Managed One-Stop-Shop for Consumables and Chemicals only This Lot covers all types of consumables and chemicals commonly used in laboratories including, but not limited to, those detailed in the Lots 1 - 14. Institutions shall use this lot to contract for a fully managed service for a mixture of laboratory consumables and chemicals only. Renewal: 12 months extension if mutual terms can be met ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014729-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | APUC LIMITED | | Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION | | Locality | EDINBURGH, | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH2 3ES | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 18 - Clothing, footwear, luggage articles and accessories - 19 - Leather and textile fabrics, plastic and rubber materials - 24 - Chemical products - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 42 - Industrial machinery - 44 - Construction structures and materials; auxiliary products to construction (except electric apparatus) ### Codes - 18114000 - Coveralls - 18142000 - Safety visors - 18424000 - Gloves - 18424300 - Disposable gloves - 18444100 - Safety headgear - 19520000 - Plastic products - 24000000 - Chemical products - 24310000 - Basic inorganic chemicals - 24311000 - Chemical elements, inorganic acids and compounds - 24311400 - Hydrogen chloride, inorganic acids, silicon dioxide and sulphur dioxide - 24311410 - Inorganic acids - 24311411 - Sulphuric acid - 24311420 - Phosphoric acid - 24311430 - Polyphosphoric acids - 24311440 - Hexafluorosilicic acid - 24315000 - Miscellaneous inorganic chemicals - 24322000 - Alcohols, phenols, phenol-alcohols and their halogenated, sulphonated, nitrated or nitrosated derivatives; industrial fatty alcohols - 24322500 - Alcohol - 24322510 - Ethyl alcohol - 33141400 - Wire-cutter and bistoury; surgical gloves - 33141420 - Surgical gloves - 33696500 - Laboratory reagents - 33730000 - Eye care products and corrective lenses - 33790000 - Laboratory, hygienic or pharmaceutical glassware - 33793000 - Laboratory glassware - 34928470 - Signage - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories - 38519500 - Laboratory microscope replacement bulbs - 42122500 - Laboratory pumps and accessories - 44832000 - Solvents ## Release History - 28 Jun 2021 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014729-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2361 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402 - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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