--- title: "AF191 Purchase of Anaerobic Workstation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06d06d" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d06d" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d06d.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d06d.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE" published: "2026-07-22" --- # AF191 Purchase of Anaerobic Workstation Buyer: LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06d06d [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-06d06d) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-06d06d.json) ## Summary The Liverpool School of Tropical Medicine is currently in the Tender stage of their procurement process for the "AF191 Purchase of Anaerobic Workstation," aimed at acquiring laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. This procurement, classified under the goods category, involves an open procurement method and is valued at £74,000. Key dates include an enquiry period ending on 31st July 2026 and a tender submission deadline on 5th August 2026. The equipment will be delivered to Liverpool before being forwarded to a partner lab in Malawi. This tender requires the successful supplier to handle installation, commissioning, and user training at the Malawi location, with all associated costs incorporated into their bid. The project falls under public authority – sub-central government and offers opportunities for businesses in Liverpool, UK and Malawi within the laboratory equipment sector. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those with expertise in international logistics and on-site service provision. Companies that can demonstrate strong capabilities in equipment installation, user training, and technical support in international settings would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The requirement for services in Malawi additionally favours bidders with experience in working within sub-Saharan Africa. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, given the tender’s "below threshold - open competition" classification, which makes it accessible to a broader range of suppliers. The award criteria allocate 60% weight to quality and 40% to price, enabling businesses to showcase their comprehensive service offerings and product quality alongside competitive pricing. ## Notice The purpose of this project is to procure an anaerobic workstation. The workstation will provide a controlled environment for the processing, incubation and examination of samples which must meet the technical requirements set out in the specification. The workstation shall be delivered to Liverpool. LSTM will then arrange onward shipment of the equipment on to the partner lab in Malawi which is the final destination. Although LSTM will be responsible for arranging the shipment from Liverpool to Malawi, the successful supplier will be required to provide installation, commissioning and user training at the partner laboratory in Malawi once the equipment has been delivered. Bidders should therefore include all costs associated with installation, commissioning, travel, accommodation and any other expenses required to complete these activities within their tender submission. For more information about this opportunity, please visit the eSourcing portal at: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./CY4DAX9FS2 To respond to this opportunity, please click here: https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CY4DAX9FS2 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068973-2026 | | Notice type | UK4 - Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Below threshold - open competition | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 22 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 5 Aug 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 24 Aug 2026 - 24 Aug 2027 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £74,000 | | Lots value | £74,000 | | 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 | LIVERPOOL SCHOOL OF TROPICAL MEDICINE | | Locality | LIVERPOOL | | Post town | Liverpool | | Postcode | L3 5QA | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside | | ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool | | Local authority | Liverpool | | Electoral ward | Brownlow Hill | | Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 22 Jul 2026 at 08:35 - Tender - UK4 - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068973-2026 ## Documents - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/068973-2026 22nd July 2026 - Tender notice on Find a Tender ## Notice URLs - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/ - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/respond/CY4DAX9FS2 - https://www.delta-esourcing.com/tenders/UK-UK-Liverpool:-Laboratory%2C-optical-and-precision-equipments-%28excl.-glasses%29./CY4DAX9FS2 - https://www.legislation.gov.uk/ukpga/2023/54/contents ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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