--- title: "LIT0759 Biochemistry Analyser" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823975" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823975" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823975.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823975.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH" published: "2026-02-17" --- # LIT0759 Biochemistry Analyser Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823975 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823975) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000823975.json) ## Summary The University Of Edinburgh, acting as the contracting authority, has initiated an open procurement process for a "LIT0759 Biochemistry Analyser". This tender falls under the education category and is intended for the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, which serves a range of diagnostic and research needs, with services including clinical chemistry and haematology. Located in Edinburgh, the procurement stages currently involve tendering, with submissions closing at noon on the 4th of March 2026. The contract's anticipated award period will commence shortly after the tender submission deadline on the same day. The procurement, valued at £155,000, invites electronic submissions via a specified platform, laying out a clear directive for automated and efficient interactions. This tender provides a significant business opportunity, especially for suppliers of advanced clinical biochemistry analysers, who can support veterinary diagnostic services with cutting-edge technology. Companies well-versed in providing laboratory analysers for industry and research applications would leverage growth in a collaborative environment focused on supporting veterinary practices and animal health, reflecting community benefits. Additionally, this contract necessitates a scored question focused on community benefits as part of the bid, presenting businesses a chance to showcase their commitment to social value and development beyond service provision. The open procedure ensures fair access for capable suppliers who can meet the technical and economic requirements set by the University Of Edinburgh. ## Notice Within Easter Bush Pathology is the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, a mid-throughput veterinary diagnostic laboratory offering a range of research and diagnostic testing services to support the internal hospital for small animals, equine and farm animal practices, the Dairy Heard Health and Production service, and several research institutions as well as external, primarily UK-based, veterinary practices. Services include clinical chemistry, haematology, cytology, endocrinology, and faecal and urine testing. One of the core services, the clinical chemistry service, operates in conjunction with the Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service (DHHPS) department, offering clinical chemistry tests on serum, urine and other body fluids. The University needs to replace the primary analyser used by the Clinical Chemistry Service. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Within Easter Bush Pathology is the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, a mid-throughput veterinary diagnostic laboratory offering a range of research and diagnostic testing services to support the internal hospital for small animals, equine and farm animal practices, the Dairy Heard Health and Production service, and several research institutions as well as external, primarily UK-based, veterinary practices. Services include clinical chemistry, haematology, cytology, endocrinology, and faecal and urine testing. One of the core services, the clinical chemistry service, operates in conjunction with the Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service (DHHPS) department, offering clinical chemistry tests on serum, urine and other body fluids. The University needs to replace the primary analyser used by the Clinical Chemistry Service. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549789 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Feb 2026 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £155,000 | | 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 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ### Codes - 33000000 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products ## Release History - 17 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549789 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549789 LIT0759 Biochemistry Analyser - Within Easter Bush Pathology is the Veterinary Clinical Pathology Laboratory, a mid-throughput veterinary diagnostic laboratory offering a range of research and diagnostic testing services to support the internal hospital for small animals, equine and farm animal practices, the Dairy Heard Health and Production service, and several research institutions as well as external, primarily UK-based, veterinary practices. Services include clinical chemistry, haematology, cytology, endocrinology, and faecal and urine testing. One of the core services, the clinical chemistry service, operates in conjunction with the Dairy Herd Health and Productivity Service (DHHPS) department, offering clinical chemistry tests on serum, urine and other body fluids. The University needs to replace the primary analyser used by the Clinical Chemistry Service. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.ed.ac.uk - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823975 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823975. 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