--- title: "PURCH2795 Provision of Electrophoretic Assay to Test for Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810744" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810744" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810744.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810744.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW" published: "2025-09-19" --- # PURCH2795 Provision of Electrophoretic Assay to Test for Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT) Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810744 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810744) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810744.json) ## Summary The University of Glasgow is currently in the tender stage for the provision of an Electrophoretic Assay to test for Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT). As a public body governed by public law, the University seeks to fulfil this requirement within the education industry category. The procurement is managed via an open procedure, with electronic submission through the Public Contracts Scotland platform. Situated in Glasgow, the tender’s submission deadline is set for 6th October 2025 at 12:00 p.m., immediately followed by the start of the award period. Organisations should ensure their submissions are comprehensive and timely to avoid last-minute issues. This tender represents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in electrophoresis equipment and related services, particularly those with experience in serving educational institutions. The contract duration is set for 12 months with a potential six-month extension, offering sustained business. Suppliers with strong commitments to community benefits, such as employment and training initiatives, are encouraged to apply. Suitable businesses might include small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that possess public liability insurance of at least £5 million and demonstrate a minimum yearly turnover of £100,000. This tender also provides avenues for sub-contracting opportunities, making it attractive to third-sector and supported businesses aiming to enhance their portfolios and establish a foothold in the public sector. ## Notice PURCH2795 Provision of Electrophoretic Assay to Test for Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT) Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. Should users of Public Contracts Scotland have any problems with the web site they should contact website Support Desk, contact details can be found by following the 'Contact Us' option on the left hand menu at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/default.aspx ### Lot Information Lot 1 Provision of Contract Agreement for Electrophoretic Assay to Test for Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin for the Period of 12 Months with the Option to Extend for One Period of up to 6 Months The University has a requirement for the continuation of storing of samples that were separated, and serum stored at -80 degrees centigrade in 2ml tubes. Please refer to the 'PURCH2795 - 1A - Invitation to Tender' for further details and specification Renewal: OPTION TO EXTEND FOR ONE PERIOD OF UP TO 6 MONTHS ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539618 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 19 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 6 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G12 8QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Hillhead | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM82 Glasgow City | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71900000 - Laboratory services ## Release History - 19 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539618 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539618&idx=1 19th September 2025 - PURCH2795 - 1A - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539618&idx=2 19th September 2025 - PURCH2795 - 1B - CODE OF CONDUCT - FINAL (Word) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539618&idx=3 19th September 2025 - PURCH2795 - 1C - Agreement for the Purchase of Goods and Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539618&idx=4 19th September 2025 - PURCH2795 - 1C -Non-Compliance Template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539618&idx=5 19th September 2025 - PURCH2795 - 1D - Qualification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539618&idx=6 19th September 2025 - PURCH2795 - 2.3 - Whole Life Cost Model - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539618 PURCH2795 Provision of Electrophoretic Assay to Test for Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT) - PURCH2795 Provision of Electrophoretic Assay to Test for Carbohydrate Deficient Transferrin (CDT) Tender documents available from Public Contracts Scotland. Tender returns should be submitted via Public Contracts Scotland, no paper copies will be accepted. Should paper tenders be submitted, they will be rejected. Further to this any questions or communications regarding individual tender exercises must be sent via the Public Contracts Scotland Portal. Tender queries received through any other channel will not be answered. 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