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title: "The Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment, Supplies and Consumables"
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# The Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment, Supplies and Consumables

Buyer: GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-045a20

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## Summary

Glasgow City Council has completed the procurement process for the tender titled "The Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment, Supplies and Consumables," which was in the 'award' stage as of 23rd April 2025. This contract includes several lots encompassing Chemicals, Laboratory Supplies & Consumables, Instrumentation Consumables, Pipettes & Consumables, and Pre-Prepared Media. The industry category is classified under laboratory reagents, and the procurement location is Glasgow, within the UKM82 region. The procurement was executed through an open procedure method, adhering to the legal framework of the European Directive 2014/24. Key contracts were signed on 20th December 2024, with significant awards distributed across various suppliers including Fisher Scientific UK LTD and McQuilkin & Co., covering diverse aspects of laboratory consumables essential for sample analysis.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for companies specializing in laboratory equipment and consumables. SMEs, particularly those with expertise in supplying chemicals, laboratory accessories, and precision instruments, can benefit from this contract. The open procurement method fosters competitive participation and ensures opportunities for businesses with strong quality control systems and sustainability practices. Compliance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 allows suppliers to emphasize their technical capabilities. With robust frameworks established, companies can engage in this dynamic market, potentially enhancing their reputation and leading to long-term partnerships with Glasgow City Council.

## Notice

The council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Bidders to submit bids for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment, Supplies and Consumables for the undernoted 5 lots: Lot 1-Chemicals Lot 2-Laboratory Supplies & Consumables Lot 3-Instrumentation Consumables Lot 4-Pipettes & Consumables Lot 5-Pre-Prepared Media

### Lot Information

Chemicals

The council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Bidders to submit bids for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment, Supplies and Consumables. Lot 1 requirements are as follows: The service required is the provision of analytical chemicals for use within a laboratory. The laboratory analyses a range of sample types i.e. Water samples, Environmental samples, Food/Feeds and Consumer Goods. The lot incorporates a wide variety of chemicals including varying grades and quantities required. Chemicals includes all the general chemicals used within a laboratory environment. The quantities required will vary dependant on the consumable on offer e.g. Nitric acid will be supplied in quantities of 500ml to 2.5 litres with varying grades e.g. ANALAR (laboratory grade to 99.5% Purity). Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The council will have the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months which will be exercised by the council serving notice on the supplier in accordance with the council's Terms and Conditions.

Laboratory Supplies & Consumables

The service required is the provision of laboratory supplies and consumables for use within a laboratory. The laboratory analyses a range of sample types i.e. Water samples, Environmental samples, Food/Feeds and Consumer Goods. The lot incorporates a wide variety of general laboratory supplies and consumables. Laboratory Supplies and Consumables covers all other consumables used within a laboratory environment that are not included within Lot 1: Chemicals, from weighing boats to pH meters. These will be supplied in a variety of quantities from single units to packs of 100, dependant on the consumable being purchased. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The council will have the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months which will be exercised by the council serving notice on the supplier in accordance with the council's Terms and Conditions.

Instrumentation Consumables

The service required is the provision of Instrumentation consumables for use within a laboratory. The laboratory analyses a range of sample types i.e. Water samples, Environmental samples, Food/Feeds and Consumer Goods. The lot incorporates consumables for a range of analytical techniques including (but not limited to) Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography and Metals analysis. Instrumentation consumables covers consumables used within Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography, Inductively Coupled Plasma and other analytical techniques used within the laboratory. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The council will have the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months which will be exercised by the council serving notice on the supplier in accordance with the council's Terms and Conditions.

Pipettes & Consumables

The service required is the provision of pipettes and consumables for use within a laboratory. The laboratory analyses a range of sample types i.e. Water samples, Environmental samples, Food/Feeds and Consumer Goods. The lot incorporates pipettes and consumables from a variety of manufacturers and covering a wide range of volumes. Pipettes & Consumables includes the purchase of pipettes, tips and filters associated with the operation of automatic pipettes. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The council will have the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months which will be exercised by the council serving notice on the supplier in accordance with the council's Terms and Conditions.

Pre-Prepared Media

The service required is the provision of pre-prepared media for use within a laboratory. The laboratory analyses a range of sample types i.e. Water and Food samples, using pre-prepared media for detection and enumeration of microorganisms. Pre-prepared media includes pre-made media for use within a microbiology laboratory for the detection and enumeration of microorganisms. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Renewal: The council will have the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months which will be exercised by the council serving notice on the supplier in accordance with the council's Terms and Conditions.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016483-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 27 months or up to 36 months depending on whether the partial or full 12 month extension is implemented. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £460,000 |
| Lots value | £115,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £420,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | GLASGOW CITY COUNCIL |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 1DU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North East |
| Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | FISHER SCIENTIFIC; LS SCIENTIFIC; MCQUILKIN; MEDSCIENCE DISTRIBUTION |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2025 at 11:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/016483-2025
- 16 May 2024 at 13:31 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015588-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.glasgow.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000765432
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00196

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