---
title: "Supply of Bioreactor"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000822712"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE"
published: "2026-02-05"
---

# Supply of Bioreactor

Buyer: FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000822712

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## Summary

The public procurement process conducted by Forth Valley College involved the award of a contract for the "Supply of Bioreactor" lab equipment, categorised under the goods industry, specifically within the education sector. The buyer, Forth Valley College, located in Falkirk, conducted an open procurement process before awarding the contract. The procurement stage is complete, with the signing of the contract occurring on 9th January 2026, following the award notice published on 5th February 2026. The contract was part of a call-off from a framework agreement and involved the delivery of equipment to locations within the UK. The open procedure facilitated a broad competition among suppliers. The supplier selected for this contract was SciQuip Ltd, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME) based in Shrewsbury.

This procurement offers substantial business growth opportunities, particularly for SMEs involved in the supply of laboratory and educational equipment. Companies that focus on the delivery of specialised scientific instruments and have the capacity to engage in open tender processes are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The successful award of such a contract to SciQuip Ltd not only highlights the open nature of the competition but also underscores the potential for SMEs to secure significant public contracts in the education sector. Such contracts can enhance a business's reputation and provide a stable revenue stream, contributing to long-term growth and development within the sector.

## Notice

Bioreactor lab equipment

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply Forth Valley College with Bioreactor lab equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548873 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £87,781 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | FORTH VALLEY COLLEGE |
| Locality | FALKIRK |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK2 9AD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Falkirk North |
| Westminster constituency | Falkirk |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCIQUIP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments
- 38970000 - Research, testing and scientific technical simulator

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548873

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548873
  Supply of Bioreactor - Bioreactor lab equipment

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.forthvalley.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000822712

## Provenance

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