---
title: "Purchase of Cone Calorimeter"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834941"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-06-18"
---

# Purchase of Cone Calorimeter

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834941

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is seeking to purchase a cone calorimeter for its fire testing laboratory, with the procurement process currently in the tender stage. This opportunity falls under the goods industry category. The main location for the delivery of this equipment is the University of Edinburgh, located in Edinburgh, UK, with the procurement being managed under an open procedure. Interested parties should be aware that the tender period closes on 2nd July 2026 at 12:00 PM, following which the award period will commence on the same day. The contract has a projected value of £200,000, with electronic submissions required via the designated submission platform.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses within the scientific equipment industry, particularly those specialising in fire testing laboratory apparatus. Companies capable of meeting the specified technical requirements and leveraging electronic procurement systems are well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses that can provide reliable delivery to the UKM75 region can find this opportunity beneficial for business growth and establishing a relationship with one of the UK's prestigious educational institutions. The open nature of the procurement method allows for a competitive bidding environment, ideal for suppliers looking to expand their client base in the educational sector.

## Notice

Purchase of a Cone calorimeter for a fire testing laboratory

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Purchase of a cone calorimeter for a fire testing laboratory

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558222 |
| 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 | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| 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

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558222

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558222
  Purchase of Cone Calorimeter - Purchase of a Cone calorimeter for a fire testing laboratory

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000834941
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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