Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1HT
Contact
Katie
Telephone
+44 1316502759
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
one.5) Main activity
Education
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
EC1007 Life Science, Lab & Vet Consumables Framework
Reference number
EC1007
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
two.1.4) Short description
The University of Edinburgh (UoE) wishes to publicise a future opportunity for a new framework for Life Science Consumables and Vet Pharmaceuticals.
As part of the development process, UoE is seeking views and information from the market in connection with those areas set out in this Request for Supplier Information (RFI) attached to this notice.
Please note that any information provided, including estimated contract notice publication date is subject to change.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Bespoke/Custom Life Science Deliverables
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers of custom molecular biology kits (e.g. DNA extraction, ligation, cloning), built to specification. Use of punchout is mandatory. Must support community benefits and provide annual sustainability updates. Subject to annual price review.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Labs and Life Science Consumables
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers offering 12 or more product categories via hosted catalogue with guaranteed stock availability. Competitive pricing will be benchmarked across suppliers. Must support community benefits and provide annual sustainability updates. Subject to annual price review
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Vet Pharmaceuticals and Consumables
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33600000 - Pharmaceutical products
- 33651690 - Vaccines for veterinary medicine
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers of veterinary consumables and regulated pharmaceuticals will work collaboratively with the University of Edinburgh throughout the contract term to adopt hosted catalogue and punchout capabilities, aiming to streamline ordering processes. They must ensure stock availability, offer competitive pricing through promotions and discounts, support community benefits, and provide regular sustainability updates. All contracts will be subject to an annual price review and quarterly meetings.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
UoE Laboratory Supply Chain Partners
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
- 38437000 - Laboratory pipettes and accessories
- 33793000 - Laboratory glassware
- 33696500 - Laboratory reagents
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers must have the ability to provide a wide portfolio of lab products across all listed categories through hosted catalogues and/or punchout. Suppliers should actively collaborate with UoE as partners to ensure stock availability, deliver competitive pricing via promotions and discounts, support community benefits, and provide regular sustainability updates. Ongoing partnership engagement will be maintained through quarterly contract management meetings and annual price reviews.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Lab and Medical Equipment/Devices
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 33100000 - Medical equipments
- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 33140000 - Medical consumables
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM75 - Edinburgh, City of
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
Suppliers of laboratory and medical equipment under 10,000GBP, including benchtop instruments and items like stethoscopes. Must support community benefits and provide annual sustainability updates. Subject to annual price review.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
10 September 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=805782.
(SC Ref:805782)