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title: "Life Sciences Research Consumables"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000629755"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
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# Life Sciences Research Consumables

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000629755

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is conducting a tender process for the procurement of life sciences research consumables through a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS). This procurement falls within the education industry category and is located in Edinburgh, UK. The tender has recently been completed with several suppliers awarded contracts covering call-offs between May 1, 2020, and August 1, 2020. The procurement method used is a selective restricted procedure, with the DPS going live on February 1, 2020, enabling new suppliers to join throughout its duration.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of life science consumables, such as antibodies, biochemical reagents, and various laboratory supplies. Companies of all sizes, particularly those classified as small to medium enterprises (SMEs), would be well-suited to compete, especially given that over half of the bids received were from SMEs. Suppliers can leverage this dynamic system to establish ongoing relationships with a prominent educational institution, thereby enhancing their market presence and driving growth in the life sciences sector.

## Notice

The University of Edinburgh is issuing a Dynamic Purchasing System to accommodate the purchase of life science research consumables. Suppliers applying for the DPS will need to complete an ESPD and a series of technical criteria. The DPS will go live on the 1st February 2020 and will 're-open' to suppliers wishing to join after this date. This Award Notice relates to call-offs between 01/05/2020 and 01/08/2020.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The University is establishing a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to accommodate the purchase of Life Science Research Consumables. A DPS is an electronic process that is run are similar to a framework agreement, but from the 1st February 2020, the Contract Notice will remain open throughout the lifetime of the DPS meaning that new suppliers can join at any time. The DPS is a single lot, however requirements are split into the following categories to assist suppliers: Antibodies, Biochemical Reagents, Cell Culture consumables, Cell Separation consumables, Chromatography, Cytokines, ELISA Kits, Immunology Reagents, Microbiology, Molecular Biology Kits, Molecular Biology Reagents, PCR Kits, Protein Chemistry Consumables, qPCR Kits, Restriction & Modifying Enzymes, Stem Cell Products, Transfection reagents and General Life Science Consumables. The tender documents can be accessed via PCS-Tender, project code: 14940 This Award relates to call-offs with DPS suppliers between 01.05.2020 and 31.07.2020

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394107 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Dynamic |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Sep 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £2,349,167 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| 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 | 37 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; ALPHA LABORATORIES; AMS BIOTECHNOLOGY (EUROPE; ANACHEM/METTLER TOLEDO; BECKMAN COULTER; BIO-RAD LABORATORIES; BIO-TECHNE; BIOLEGEND; CAMBIO; CAMBRIDGE BIOSCIENCE; EPPENDORF; EUROGENTEC LIMTED; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; FORMEDIUM; GREINER BIO-ONE; LABTECH INTERNATIONAL; LI-COR; LIFE TECHNOLOGIES; MILTENYI BIOTEC; MP BIOMEDICALS; NEW ENGLAND BIOLABS; NEWMARKET SCIENTIFIC; PROMEGA; QIAGEN; ROCHE DIAGNOSTICS; SARSTEDT; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SIGMA ALDRICH; STARLAB; STEMCELL TECHNOLOGIES; STRATECH SCIENTIFIC; TAKARA BIO EUROPE; TECREA; THISTLE SCIENTIFIC; VECTOR LABORATORIES; VH BIO; VWR |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 33696000 - Reagents and contrast media
- 38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 4 Sep 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394107

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP394107
  Life Sciences Research Consumables - The University of Edinburgh is issuing a Dynamic Purchasing System to accommodate the purchase of life science research consumables. Suppliers applying for the DPS will need to complete an ESPD and a series of technical criteria. The DPS will go live on the 1st February 2020 and will 're-open' to suppliers wishing to join after this date. This Award Notice relates to call-offs between 01/05/2020 and 01/08/2020.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk/schools-departments/procurement/supplying
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000629755
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk

## Provenance

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