Prior information notice
This notice is for prior information only
Section I: Contracting
authority
I.1) Name and addresses
University Of Edinburgh
Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street
Edinburgh
EH1 1HT
UK
Contact person: Katie
Telephone: +44 1316502759
E-mail: katie.lee@ed.ac.uk
NUTS: UKM75
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.ed.ac.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00107
I.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the abovementioned address
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Body governed by public law
I.5) Main activity
Education
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
EC1007 Life Science, Lab & Vet Consumables Framework
Reference number: EC1007
II.1.2) Main CPV code
33140000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Supplies
II.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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
UoE Laboratory Supply Chain Partners
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
38437000
33793000
33696500
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.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.
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Labs and Life Science Consumables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.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
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Bespoke/Custom Life Science Deliverables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33696500
33698100
33140000
73000000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.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.
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Lab and Medical Equipment/Devices
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33100000
38000000
33140000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.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.
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Vet Pharmaceuticals and Consumables
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
33600000
33651690
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM75
II.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.
II.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice:
10/09/2025
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.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)
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
30/07/2025