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title: "Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06cfd2"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "NEUPC LTD"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services

Buyer: NEUPC LTD  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06cfd2

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## Summary

The procurement process for the provision of "Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services" is currently in the planning stage, with NEUPC Ltd as the primary buying organisation. This tender falls under the category of goods and is particularly focused on life sciences, including laboratory reagents, PCR equipment, and related laboratory and R&D services, as indicated by the CPV codes. The procurement covers various regions in the United Kingdom, with a gross value of £300 million. Key dates include a supplier engagement event scheduled for 12 October 2026, and the framework agreement commencement is expected on 9 April 2027, running until 8 April 2030, with potential renewal options extending to 8 April 2031.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, materials, and services. Companies with expertise in providing cutting-edge life sciences products and services, particularly those that can offer innovative solutions in PCR and microbiological cultures, will find this tender particularly beneficial for expanding their market presence. The procurement process, which involves a framework agreement, allows flexibility and potential for ongoing supplier relationships, making it an attractive prospect for both established and emerging players in the life sciences industry across the UK.

## Notice

Provision of Life Sciences Equipment, Materials & Services

### Planning Information

Please register via the below link
https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/enp/life-sciences-supplier-information-day-registration
Suppliers will be invited to attend a supplier engagement event in person, venue TBC
The meeting to discuss the upcoming Framework opportunity for Life Sciences including;
Tender structure and process
Timescales
Scope of requirement

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068691-2026 |
| Notice type | UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 12 Oct 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2027 - 8 Apr 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planning |
| Lots status | Planning |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NEUPC LTD |
| Additional buyers | APUC LTD; LUPC LTD; NWUPC LTD; SUPC LTD |
| Locality | LEEDS |
| Post town | Leeds |
| Postcode | LS1 5QX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38950000 - Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment
- 38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 12:13 - Planning - UK2 - Preliminary Market Engagement Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068691-2026

## Documents

- https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068691-2026
  21st July 2026 - Preliminary market engagement notice on Find a Tender

## Notice URLs

- https://app.onlinesurveys.jisc.ac.uk/s/enp/life-sciences-supplier-information-day-registration
- https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents

## Provenance

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