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title: "Purchase of Class II Biosafety Cabinet"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06b871"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Purchase of Class II Biosafety Cabinet

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b871

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has concluded a procurement process for the purchase of a bespoke Class II Biosafety Cabinet, tailored for its Edinburgh Genome Foundry. The procurement, classified under the Laboratory, Optical, and Precision Equipment category, has been awarded to Erlab. Located in Edinburgh (UKM75), the procurement was conducted under a limited procedure without prior publication due to technical reasons. The award was finalised on 18th June 2026, with the contract valued at £160,000 GBP, demonstrating the university's need for specialised equipment to expand their research capabilities without major alterations to their facilities.

This tender offers a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in cutting-edge laboratory equipment, particularly those that can deliver bespoke solutions within constrained budgets and spatial parameters. Companies in the manufacturing of laboratory and scientific equipment, especially those with capabilities in customisation and precision engineering, would find such procurements beneficial for establishing a foothold within high-value educational and research institutions. Furthermore, it underscores the importance for SMEs like Erlab, the awarded supplier, to be able to meet specialised requirements, highlighting lucrative possibilities for other businesses striving to leverage their unique offerings into similar contracts in the public sector.

## Notice

Procurement of a bespoke and sterile Biosafety cabinet. University of Edinburgh believes Erlab is the only supplier capable of meeting the University's specialist requirement

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Edinburgh Genome Foundry (EGF) is a unique facility specialising in the generation of large numbers of genetic constructs to equip cells with new or improved functionality. Currently, the facility is undergoing major expansion to incorporate a fully automated, fully-enclosed platform for the automated handling of mammalian cells. As part of this research the University is looking to procure a bespoke, adaptable and sterile biosafety cabinet which needs to fit into a height restricted space (2.5m maximum ceiling height). 100% fresh air intake solution with no re-circulation is required in the room to prevent heat, humidity and gas build-up inside the cabinet in order to prevent contamination. The University also has a limited budget and requires the cabinet to be installed without any costly building modifications such as ducting and the ability to be modified in the future in response to changing facility demand. The University intends to award the contract to Erlab who are able to fully meet the University's specification and budget.

### Procurement Information

From a comprehensive market analysis the University of Edinburgh thinks that there is a lack of competition due to technical reasons as specified in the notice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057743-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £160,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | ERLAB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 15:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057743-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835055
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=835055
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107

## Provenance

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