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title: "LAB1020AP APUC Framework Agreement for Pipette Calibration, Repair and Servicing"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
published: "2019-10-22"
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# LAB1020AP APUC Framework Agreement for Pipette Calibration, Repair and Servicing

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000592209

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## Summary

APUC Limited is conducting the LAB1020AP Framework Agreement for Pipette Calibration, Repair and Servicing, aimed at enhancing laboratory operations across Scottish Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland, and other public-sector organisations. This procurement process is currently at the Award stage, with key dates including a bid opening on 27th August 2019 and the contracts being signed on 22nd October 2019. The procurement is classified under the services category and follows an open procedure aimed at achieving transparency and competition.

This opportunity is ideal for businesses specialising in laboratory services, particularly those offering pipette calibration, repair, and servicing. Companies that are well-positioned to compete include both large vendors such as Anachem Ltd and smaller organisations like Cole-Parmer Instrument Company Ltd, Elkay Laboratory Products Ltd, Gilson Scientific Ltd., and STARLAB (UK) Ltd. Participation in this framework can provide avenues for business growth through ongoing contracts and potentially long-term relationships with public sector clients in Scotland.

## Notice

The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) to provide pipette calibration, repair and servicing for the efficient functioning of laboratories in the Scottish Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland and other Scottish Public-Sector Organisations. Services are divided into three lots; mail-in, onsite and bespoke and three levels of services are specified; standard, advanced and premium advanced.

### Lot Information

On site Services

Pipette calibration, repair and servicing services to take place at an institutions premises

Renewal: 24 months if mutually acceptable terms can be met

Mail-in Services

Mail-in pipette calibration, repair and servicing services.

Renewal: 24 months extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met

Bespoke Services

Pipette calibration, repair and servicing bespoke to an institution's requirement.

Renewal: 24 months extension if mutually acceptable terms can be met

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369949 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Oct 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £8,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | ANACHEM; COLE-PARMER INSTRUMENT; ELKAY LABORATORY PRODUCTS; GILSON SCIENTIFIC; STARLAB (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 50433000 - Calibration services

## Release History

- 22 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369949
- 24 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361527

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL361527
  LAB1020AP APUC Framework Agreement for Pipette Calibration, Repair and Servicing - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) to provide pipette calibration, repair and servicing for the efficient functioning of laboratories in the Scottish Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland and other Scottish Public-Sector Organisations. Services are divided into three lots; mail-in, onsite and bespoke and three levels of services are specified; standard, advanced and premium advanced.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369949
  LAB1020AP APUC Framework Agreement for Pipette Calibration, Repair and Servicing - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) to provide pipette calibration, repair and servicing for the efficient functioning of laboratories in the Scottish Higher and Further Education Institutions, NHS Scotland and other Scottish Public-Sector Organisations. Services are divided into three lots; mail-in, onsite and bespoke and three levels of services are specified; standard, advanced and premium advanced.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000592209
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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