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title: "Procurement of Bioreactors for Carbon Loop"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000839177"
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buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH"
published: "2026-08-04"
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# Procurement of Bioreactors for Carbon Loop

Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839177

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## Summary

The University of Edinburgh is inviting tenders for the procurement of bioreactor equipment required for their Biomanufacturing Hub focused on processing carbon-based waste, located in Edinburgh, Scotland. This public procurement process falls under the education industry category and employs the open procedure, suitable for the acquisition of goods. The tender is currently active, with the submission deadline set on 3rd September 2026 by 12:00 PM. The entire tender process is conducted electronically, and important milestones such as tender submission and award start on the same date. The purchasing authority is covered by the GPA and the contract is valued at £200,000, with a duration of 360 days. The contact point for any inquiries is Ms. Lana Elder.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in bioreactor manufacturing and those within the broader bioprocessing equipment sector to secure a significant contract with a prominent educational institution. Firms with expertise in advanced technology for waste processing solutions will find this contract particularly beneficial. Additionally, businesses that can demonstrate high technical proficiency, with the award criteria weighted 70% on technical quality and 30% on price, stand a favourable chance of success. The opportunity to work with the University of Edinburgh also offers potential for long-term institutional partnerships and growth in the UK market, particularly for businesses exploring sustainable technologies.

## Notice

Procurement of bioreactor equipment for the Biomanufacturing Hub at Edinburgh University for processing carbon based waste.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Procurement of bioreactor equipment for the Biomanufacturing Hub at Edinburgh University for processing carbon based waste.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561541 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F2 - 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 | 4 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Sep 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

- 4 Aug 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561541

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561541
  Procurement of Bioreactors for Carbon Loop - Procurement of bioreactor equipment for the Biomanufacturing Hub at Edinburgh University for processing carbon based waste.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.ed.ac.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000839177
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