---
title: "Laboratory Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000527140"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2018-07-24"
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# Laboratory Equipment

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000527140

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Laboratory Equipment," is led by APUC Limited, a central purchasing body based in Stirling, UK. This tender falls under the education sector and aims to establish a Framework Agreement for supplying commonly purchased laboratory equipment to Scottish higher and further education institutions. The procurement method is an open procedure, currently in the award stage, which saw the contract signed on 6th July 2018. The tender accepted submissions until 16th April 2018, and the framework agreement duration is set for 720 days, allowing for two 12-month renewals.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those that can meet strict compliance and quality criteria, including holding relevant insurances and providing audited accounts. Suppliers who can demonstrate a commitment to community benefits, such as training and apprenticeships, will have a competitive edge. Companies looking to engage in the education sector in Scotland, particularly those focused on sustainability and ethical supply chain practices, would be well-suited to participate in this framework agreement.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking to put in a place a Framework Agreement for the supply of commonly purchased laboratory equipment in Scottish HE/FE.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Authority is creating a Framework Agreement to facilitate the purchasing of laboratory equipment by Scottish HE/FE Institutions.

Renewal: 2 x 12 month renewals

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326170 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jul 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Jul 2018 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,600,000 |
| Lots value | £3,200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APUC LIMITED |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2DZ |
| 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

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 24 Jul 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326170
- 13 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310295

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310295
  Laboratory Equipment - The Authority is seeking to put in a place a Framework Agreement for the supply of commonly purchased laboratory equipment in Scottish HE/FE.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL326170
  Laboratory Equipment - The Authority is seeking to put in a place a Framework Agreement for the supply of commonly purchased laboratory equipment in Scottish HE/FE.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000527140
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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