---
title: "Supply of Fetal Bovine Serum"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000818260"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE"
published: "2026-05-08"
---

# Supply of Fetal Bovine Serum

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000818260

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## Summary

The public procurement process for the "Supply of Fetal Bovine Serum" was conducted by the University of Dundee, a public body in the education sector. The procurement was completed using an open procedure, which ensured transparency and wider participation. This contract, located in Dundee, UK, specifically related to the delivery to the MRC-PPU, School of Life Sciences. Key stages included a tender opening on 13 January 2026, followed by an award on the same day, and a contract signed on 17 March 2026. With a substantial contract value of £125,000, this tender was classified under CPV codes related to research and life sciences supplies, highlighting its importance in this niche sector.

This tender offers significant growth opportunities for businesses supplying life sciences materials. The open procurement method employed by the University of Dundee favours companies experienced in electronic submissions and those with a solid background in providing research-related goods. Suppliers, particularly those with expertise in high-quality biological materials like fetal bovine serum, stand to benefit. Major suppliers, such as Fisher Scientific UK, which secured the contract, demonstrate the scope available for large-scale operations within this sector. Small and medium enterprises, although not specifically successful in this instance, could leverage collaborations or niche market differentiation to compete in future tenders.

## Notice

Supply of Fetal Bovine Serum

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555475 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | 2028 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4HN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | TLM71 Angus and Dundee City |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FISHER SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 33651500 - Immune sera and immunoglobulins
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555475
- 12 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545512

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545512&idx=6
  19th December 2025 - CoA
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545512&idx=4
  12th December 2025 - Master ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545512&idx=5
  12th December 2025 - Ts&Cs for Supply of Goods
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545512&idx=1
  12th December 2025 - Annex A
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545512&idx=2
  12th December 2025 - Annex B Quality Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545512&idx=3
  12th December 2025 - Annex C Pricing
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545512
  Supply of Fetal Bovine Serum - Supply of Fetal Bovine Serum
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555475
  Supply of Fetal Bovine Serum - Supply of Fetal Bovine Serum

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.publicontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818260

## Provenance

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