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Official procurement procedure
Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals
Alcohol
Basic inorganic and organic chemicals
Basic inorganic chemicals
+18 more
Published value
£40,000,000
Submission deadline 19 Dec 2025, 14:00 GMT
Lots published9
Procurement Executive Summary
AI & Search Synopsis
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Tenderline Synopsis: APUC Limited: "Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals". Published status: complete. Published value: £40,000,000. 9 published lots. Recorded submission deadline: 19 Dec 2025, 14:00 GMT. See the official notice for participation instructions.
| Contracting Authority | APUC Limited | Scope & Categories | Not published | Submission Window | Closed 19 Dec 2025, 14:00 GMT |
|---|---|---|---|---|---|
| Submission Gateway | Direct notice route | Legal Basis & Regime | Standard procurement | Estimated Value (exc. VAT) | £40,000,000 |
Bidder Intelligence · Authority Profile: APUC Limited
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Competition Density
5.6Bids / Report
Supplier ConcentrationNo estimate
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Coverage: 142 active published awards; 130 bid reports (which may be per lot). Supplier values exclude multi-supplier awards, frameworks and DPS, and use GBP only. They are published award values, not payments. Price reduction compares single-lot, single-award, single-supplier GBP procedures with explicitly non-framework/non-DPS status; increases remain in the average. Unpublished data stays unknown. Awarded suppliers are winners, not all bidders.
Procedure terms
Contracting AuthorityAPUC Limited | Procedure methodNot published | Procurement categoryNot published |
Statuscomplete | Framework / DPSFramework | CompetitionNot published |
Above thresholdNot published | Legal basisNot published | Tender period startsNot published |
Clarification deadlineNot published | Electronic submissionNot published | Submission languagesNot published |
Published13 May 2026, 15:52 BST | Last source update13 May 2026, 15:52 BST | Recurring procurementNot published |
ClassificationAlcohol, Basic inorganic and organic chemicals, Basic inorganic chemicals, Basic organic chemicals, Chemical elements, inorganic acids and compounds, Disposable gloves, Gloves, Laboratory glassware, Laboratory pipettes and accessories, Laboratory reagents, Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses), Miscellaneous inorganic chemicals, Miscellaneous organic chemicals, Pipette stands, Pipette tips, Pipettes, Protective and safety clothing, Solvents, Syringes | ||
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What is being bought
The Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of those laboratory consumables and chemicals required for the efficient functioning of laboratories in the Scottish HE/FE sector, NHS Scotland and other Scottish public sector organisations. For the purposes of this exercise, consumables and chemicals include but are not limited to Personal Protective Equipment (PPE), glassware, filtration plastics, molecular biology plastics, tissue culture plastics, pipette tips and pipettors, gloves, solvents, fine chemicals, alcohol and acids, bio-chemicals, inorganic chemicals and salts and green chemicals. The supply of all products should include a provision for take-back schemes where possible.
The Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the provision of supply of laboratory consumables and chemicals required for the efficient functioning of laboratories across the further and higher education sector, NHS Scotland and other public bodies in Scotland. This includes Full and Associate Members, and future members of APUC Ltd.(Advanced Procurement for Universities & Colleges): https://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk/?#!/members. Other participating bodies include:
- NHS National Procurement and its members
- East Dunbartonshire Council
- Fife Council,
- East Ayrshire Council,
- City of Edinburgh Council
- Science and Advice for Scottish Agriculture – SASA
- National Galleries of Scotland
- National Records of Scotland
- Marine Directorate.
What changed
From the official release history
- Status changed to complete
13 May 2026, 15:52 BST - Official notice release published
13 May 2026, 15:52 BST - tender value changed
17 Nov 2025, 14:35 GMT - Status changed to published status
17 Nov 2025, 14:35 GMT - Official notice release published
17 Nov 2025, 14:35 GMT - Submission deadline changed to published date
17 Nov 2025, 14:35 GMT - Published value updated to £40,000,000
3 Nov 2025, 13:56 GMT - Status changed to active
3 Nov 2025, 13:56 GMT - Official notice release published
3 Nov 2025, 13:56 GMT - Submission deadline changed to 19 Dec 2025, 14:00 GMT
3 Nov 2025, 13:56 GMT - Published value updated to £25,000,000
16 Jan 2025, 09:53 GMT - Status changed to planned
16 Jan 2025, 09:53 GMT - Official notice release published
16 Jan 2025, 09:53 GMT - Buyer information updated
16 Jan 2025, 09:53 GMT
Lots and requirements (9)
Published by the contracting authority
- Lot 1 · #1GlasswarecancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of laboratory glassware including, but not limited to: autoclavable accessories, beakers, centrifuge tubes, microscope slides, flasks, funnels, petri dishes, test tubes.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 2 · #2Filtration PlasticscancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of filtration plastics including, but not limited to: bottle top filters, cell strainers, vacuum filters, funnels.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 3 · #3Molecular Biology and Tissue Culture PlasticscancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of plastic consumables including, but not limited to: bacteria testing supplies, microcentrifuge tubes, test tubes, culture tubes, vacutainers, cell scrapers, tubes, dishes, plates, media bottles, inserts.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 4 · #4Pipettes and TipscancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of Pipettes and Tips including, but not limited to: filter membranes, micropipettes, pipettor controllers, mechanical pipettors.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 5 · #5Solvents, Alcohol and AcidscancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of a variety of standard solvents, alcohols and acids suitable for a range of laboratory applications.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 6 · #6Fine Chemicals and Deuterated SolventscancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of fine chemicals including, but not limited to: chemical substances prepared to a high degree of purity for use in research. The lot is including chemicals such as 4-fluorophenylacetylene and Dess-Martin Periodinane, and a variety of deuterated solvents suitable for a range of laboratory applications.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 7 · #7Bio-ChemicalscancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of Bio-chemicals including, but not limited to: a variety of bio-chemicals such as Organic Compounds, Alkane, Antibiotics, Buffers and Supplements suitable for a range of laboratory applications.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 8 · #8Inorganic Chemicals and SaltscancelledPublished valueNot publishedThe Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of inorganic chemicals and salts including, but not limited to: a variety of in-organic chemicals and salts such as Ammonium Nitrate, Magnesium Sulfate and Sodium Chloride suitable for a range of laboratory applications.Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
- Lot 9 · #9One-Stop Shop Consumables and ChemicalscancelledPublished valueNot publishedThis lot covers all types of consumables and chemicals commonly used in laboratories including those detailed in the Lot descriptions for Lots 1-8. This lot also includes laboratory PPE products (lab coats, sleeve protectors, eye care supplies, head protection, safety glasses and eye protection, protective aprons, respirators, face masks, footwear), gloves (nitrile, vinyl, latex, rubber, neoprene, safety) and general laboratory consumables (cleaning cloths, wipes, lab trays, spatulas, histological blades, tools, stir bars, syringes, labels, racks, stoppers, tubing, vial caps).Contract periodNot publishedEligibilityNot publishedOptions / renewalNot published
Timeline
- Procedure published
13 May 2026, 15:52 BST - Submission deadline
19 Dec 2025, 14:00 GMT - Award active
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Signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · £3,750,000 - Contract active
Signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · £3,750,000 - Contract active
Signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · £3,750,000 - Contract active
Signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · £3,750,000 - Contract active
Signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · £3,750,000 - Contract active
Signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · £3,750,000 - Contract active
Signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · £3,750,000 - Contract active
Signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · £3,750,000 - Contract active
Signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · £10,000,000
Commercial outcome and competition
Awards Camlab Limited, Dixon Glass Ltd (T/A Dixon Science), Findel Education Ltd, Fisher Scientific UK, Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited, VWR International Ltd Not published · Not published · active Fisher Scientific UK, Greiner Bio-One td, Merck Life Science UK Limited, Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited, StarLab, VWR International Ltd Not published · Not published · active Be Scientific Ltd, Fisher Scientific UK, Greiner Bio-One td, Merck Life Science UK Limited, Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited, VWR International Ltd Not published · Not published · active Be Scientific Ltd, Camlab Limited, Fisher Scientific UK, Greiner Bio-One td, Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited, VWR International Ltd Not published · Not published · active Findel Education Ltd, Fisher Scientific UK, LS Scientific Limited, Merck Life Science UK Limited, Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited, VWR International Ltd Not published · Not published · active Apollo Scientific Ltd., Fisher Scientific UK, Merck Life Science UK Limited, Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited, VWR International Ltd, fluorochem Not published · Not published · active Apollo Scientific Ltd., Fisher Scientific UK, Merck Life Science UK Limited, Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited, VWR International Ltd, fluorochem Not published · Not published · active Fisher Scientific UK, LS Scientific Limited, Merck Life Science UK Limited, Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited, VWR International Ltd, fluorochem Not published · Not published · active Camlab Limited, Findel Education Ltd, Fisher Scientific UK, Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited, VWR International Ltd Not published · Not published · active |
Contracts Glassware £3,750,000 · signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · active Filtration Plastics £3,750,000 · signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · active Molecular Biology and Tissue Culture Plastics £3,750,000 · signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · active Pipettes and Tips £3,750,000 · signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · active Solvents, Alcohol and Acids £3,750,000 · signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · active Fine Chemicals and Deuterated Solvents £3,750,000 · signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · active Bio-Chemicals £3,750,000 · signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · active Inorganic Chemicals and Salts £3,750,000 · signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · active One-Stop Shop Consumables and Chemicals £10,000,000 · signed 27 Mar 2026, 00:00 GMT · active |
Bid statistics bids: 10 (lot 1) electronicBids: 10 (lot 1) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 1) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 10 (lot 1) smeBids: 6 (lot 1) bids: 9 (lot 2) electronicBids: 9 (lot 2) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 2) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 9 (lot 2) smeBids: 5 (lot 2) bids: 11 (lot 3) electronicBids: 11 (lot 3) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 3) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 11 (lot 3) smeBids: 7 (lot 3) bids: 16 (lot 4) electronicBids: 0 (lot 4) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 4) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 16 (lot 4) smeBids: 12 (lot 4) bids: 9 (lot 5) electronicBids: 9 (lot 5) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 5) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 9 (lot 5) smeBids: 4 (lot 5) bids: 6 (lot 6) electronicBids: 6 (lot 6) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 6) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 6 (lot 6) smeBids: 2 (lot 6) bids: 9 (lot 7) electronicBids: 9 (lot 7) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 7) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 9 (lot 7) smeBids: 4 (lot 7) bids: 8 (lot 8) electronicBids: 8 (lot 8) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 8) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 8 (lot 8) smeBids: 3 (lot 8) bids: 5 (lot 9) electronicBids: 5 (lot 9) foreignBidsFromEU: 0 (lot 9) foreignBidsFromNonEU: 5 (lot 9) smeBids: 1 (lot 9) |
Buyer and organisations in this procedure
APUC Limited
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