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title: "Autoclave - School of Biological Sciences"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000826394"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-03-12"
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# Autoclave - School of Biological Sciences

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000826394

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh has completed a procurement process for the purchase of an autoclave intended for the School of Biological Sciences, located in Edinburgh, UKM75. The contract was awarded through an open procedure and is covered by Category 09 under COFOG, marking its relevance to the education sector. The procurement process, initiated as a tender, has reached the award and contract stage, with the contract becoming active on 5th March 2026. The supplier awarded is Scientific Laboratory Supplies Ltd, marking the culmination of a single bid received for the tender. The project's completion ensures the replacement of crucial autoclave equipment in the Ashworth 2 building of the university's biological sciences campus, highlighting the strategic procurement undertaken by the University of Edinburgh, a central purchasing body governed by public law.

This procurement process offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific laboratory supplies and equipment. Large scale suppliers might particularly benefit, given the scope of the goods required and the structured financial commitments, with the contract valued at £65,945. The tender was conducted as an open procedure, which could appeal to established suppliers familiar with the framework of public procurement processes. Moreover, the involvement of a review body, Edinburgh Sheriff Court, underpins the regulatory framework guiding this procurement process, ensuring transparency and compliance. Businesses looking to gain or expand in the scientific laboratory equipment niche may find similar opportunities valuable for growth, especially when targeting high-value contracts within the public education sector.

## Notice

Purchase of an Autoclave

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The School of Biological Sciences operates multiple autoclaves across its campus to sterilise waste. These are critical pieces of equipment, and many of them are now reaching the end of their operational life. Funding has been granted for the replacement of one autoclave in the Ashworth 2 building.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551564 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 5 Mar 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 | £65,945 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551564

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551564
  Autoclave - School of Biological Sciences - Purchase of an Autoclave

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000826394

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