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title: "The Supply of General Laboratory Equipment and Associated Services"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000758224"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED"
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# The Supply of General Laboratory Equipment and Associated Services

Buyer: APUC LIMITED  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000758224

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## Summary

APUC Limited, based in Stirling, has completed the procurement process for the contract titled "The Supply of General Laboratory Equipment and Associated Services." This is an open procurement process within the Education industry category, focusing on delivering required goods and services to APUC members, associate members, and NHS Scotland. The procurement process has passed through various stages, including the alteration of submission deadlines, finalizing on 21 November 2024, and awarding the contract on 1 October 2024. The procurement entails multiple lots such as Centrifuges, Environmental Control Equipment, Safety Equipment, and others, primarily aimed at Scotland (UKM region).

This tender offers substantial business growth opportunities for suppliers across the laboratory equipment sector. It is particularly suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and larger suppliers capable of providing various types of laboratory equipment and related services. Companies like Analytix Ltd, Appleton Woods Ltd, and Fisher Scientific UK have been awarded contracts, highlighting the broad scope for businesses specialising in these areas. Participation could enhance market presence, foster long-term relationships with educational institutions and healthcare entities, and potentially lead to involvement in extended and recurrent contracts.

## Notice

The Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the Supply of General Laboratory Equipment and Associated Services to APUC members and associate members and NHS Scotland.

### Lot Information

Environmental Control Equipment

The supply, servicing and installation of environmental control equipment. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements

Safety Equipment

The supply, installation and servicing of safety equipment and associated accessories. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements

Centrifuges

The supply, service and installation of centrifuges and associated accessories. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements

Measurement Equipment

The supply, installation and servicing of measurement equipment and associated accessories. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements

Environmental Storage - Other

The supply, servicing and installation of environmental other and associated accessories. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements

General Miscellaneous

The supply, servicing and installation of general miscellaneous equipment. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements

Water Purification Equipment for Laboratories

The supply, servicing and installation of water purification equipment and associated accessories. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements

Environmental Monitoring Systems

The supply, servicing and installation of environmental monitoring equipment and associated accessories. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements

Liquid Handling Robotics and Laboratory Automation Systems

The supply, installation and servicing of Liquid Handling Robotics, Laboratory Automation Systems and any associated accessories. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements

One Stop Shop

The supply, servicing and installation of general laboratory equipment included in lots 1-10 + 12 of this framework agreement. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements

Gas Monitoring and Detection Equipment

The supply, servicing and installation of gas monitoring and detection equipment and associated accessories. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements

Refurbished Equipment

The supply, installation and servicing of refurbished general laboratory equipment and associated accessories. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements

Environmental Storage - Fridges and Freezers

The Supply, servicing and installation of environmental storage - fridges and freezers and associated accessories. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Renewal: The Authority reserves the right to extend the Framework Agreement for a period of up to 12 months subject to satisfactory performance and continued Institutions' requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518811 |
| 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 | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 48 months |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £769,230 |

## 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 | 14 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; ANALYTIX; APPLETON WOODS; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; LABCOLD; LS SCIENTIFIC; MEDSCIENCE DISTRIBUTION; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SCIQUIP; SHANDON DIAGNOTICS LTD (T/A EPREDIA; SKALAR; VWR INTERNATIONAL; WATERS; WOLF LABORATORIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 45 - Construction work
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 33152000 - Incubators
- 33191110 - Autoclaves
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 38414000 - Hygrometers
- 38416000 - PH meters
- 38436000 - Shakers and accessories
- 39141500 - Fume cupboards
- 39711100 - Refrigerators and freezers
- 39711110 - Refrigerator-freezers
- 39711124 - Industrial freezers
- 42300000 - Industrial or laboratory furnaces, incinerators and ovens
- 42923110 - Balances
- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories
- 42943700 - Heating circulators
- 45331231 - Installation work of refrigeration equipment
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518811
- 20 Jun 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN508012
- 28 May 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY506073
- 22 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505727

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505727
  The Supply of General Laboratory Equipment and Associated Services - The Authority is seeking Contractor(s) for the Supply of General Laboratory Equipment and Associated Services to APUC members and associate members and NHS Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518811
  The Supply of General Laboratory Equipment and Associated Services - The Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the Supply of General Laboratory Equipment and Associated Services to APUC members and associate members and NHS Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000758224
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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