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title: "EC1068 Research Models, Re-derivation, Revitalisation & Related Services & Goods"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05f1c5"
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# EC1068 Research Models, Re-derivation, Revitalisation & Related Services & Goods

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05f1c5

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, has completed the procurement process under the contract title "EC1068 Research Models, Re-derivation, Revitalisation & Related Services & Goods" in the small animals industry category. This process was conducted using an open procedure and is now in the award stage, with the contract having been signed on 8th May 2026. The framework agreement was active from 1st April 2026 and is set to run for two years with options to extend by another two years. The procurement entails a contract with an anticipated value of £2,600,000, and delivery is focused in the UKM75 region.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for large-scale businesses specializing in laboratory research models and associated services. Firms with strong capabilities in providing quality laboratory models and revitalisation services stand to benefit by engaging with the University of Edinburgh as a buyer, a body governed by public law and active in the education sector. Given the focus on quality evaluated at 70% in the award criteria and price at 30%, companies with a competitive balance of high-quality standards and efficient pricing structures would be well-positioned to compete in this market. The presence of well-known suppliers like Charles River, Envigo RMS UK Ltd., and Janvier LABS highlights the tender's potential for fostering business growth within established and emerging markets in the small animals sector.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh is awarding a framework to replace the existing framework for the provision of Laboratory Research Models, Rederivation/Revitalisation Services, and Related Services and Goods. The University has included buffers within the value to account solely for potential increases in volume or rising costs to mitigate future contract modifications. The anticipated contract value is not a commitment or a guaranteed level of spend. Potential fluctuations in demand, internal policy changes and external factors may result in lower spending

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Edinburgh is awarding a framework to replace the existing framework for the provision of Laboratory Research Models, Rederivation/Revitalisation Services, and Related Services and Goods. The University has included buffers within the value to account solely for potential increases in volume or rising costs to mitigate future contract modifications. The anticipated contract value is not a commitment or a guaranteed level of spend. Potential fluctuations in demand, internal policy changes and external factors may result in lower spending

Options: Options were described within the tender documentation.

Renewal: Two options to extend by a further year (2+1+1)

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045409-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2028 |
| Recurrence | This depends on if the renewal options are used, so between 1 and 3 years from now. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £2,600,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,600,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 1HT |
| 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 East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 3 |
| Supplier names | CHARLES RIVER; ENVIGO RMS; JANVIER LABS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

### Codes

- 03325000 - Small animals

## Release History

- 18 May 2026 at 14:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/045409-2026
- 9 Dec 2025 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/081050-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818042
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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