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Published 18 Jun 2026, 16:22 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Purchase of Class II Biosafety Cabinet

Official notice

Authority: University Of Edinburgh (Education)

GoodsAward procedure without prior publication of a call for competitionSME suitable

Sectors: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) (38) Delivery: Scotland (UKM75)

Awarded value£160,000published contract · exc. VAT

Awarded 18 Jun 2026no call for competition

Awarded to Erlab2 awards

What is being bought

Published requirement description

Procurement of a bespoke and sterile Biosafety cabinet. University of Edinburgh believes Erlab is the only supplier capable of meeting the University's specialist requirement

CPV: Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

The lotProcurement structure

single lot · no lot value published

Lot #1The Edinburgh Genome Foundry (EGF) is a unique facility specialising in the generation…Awarded

The Edinburgh Genome Foundry (EGF) is a unique facility specialising in the generation of large numbers of genetic constructs to equip cells with new or improved functionality. Currently, the facility is undergoing major expansion to incorporate a fully automated, fully-enclosed platform for the automated handling of mammalian cells. As part of this research the University is looking to procure a bespoke, adaptable and sterile biosafety cabinet which needs to fit into a height restricted space (2.5m maximum ceiling height). 100% fresh air intake solution with no re-circulation is required in the room to prevent heat, humidity and gas build-up inside the cabinet in order to prevent contamination. The University also has a limited budget and requires the cabinet to be installed without any costly building modifications such as ducting and the ability to be modified in the future in response to changing facility demand. The University intends to award the contract to Erlab who are able to fully meet the University’s specification and budget.

Delivery: Scotland · University of Edinburgh

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

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached

Procedure method: Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Legal basis: CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category: Goods
Notice status: Awarded without competition
Procurement threshold: Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime: Standard
Commercial structure: Stand-alone contract (no framework)
Competition type: Direct award (no call for competition)
GPA / WTO covered: Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement: Unspecified in notice
First published: 18 Jun 2026, 16:22 BST
Last source update: 10 Aug 2026, 13:47 BST
Authority reference: NCA21411
FTS notice number: 2026/S 000-075750
Classification (CPV): Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Delivery area: Scotland (UKM75)
Official registry OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06b871 Find a Tender

Why no open competition: The procurement falls outside the scope of application of the directive
Published justification: Following detailed technical engagement with the suppliers identified as potentially capable of meeting Edinburgh Genome Foundry’s requirement, it was established that Erlab is the only supplier able to provide a compliant solution that satisfies all of the University's essential technical, operational and financial requirements. Erlab will provide a fully bespoke and highly configurable enclosure that can be adapted both to the current automated platform and to future expansion requirements. The proposed solution will fit into the limited space available, with an overall height of just under 2.5m, which it achieves by eliminating the need for top mounted air intakes or exhaust systems. This reduces the need for costly building modifications or ductwork installation. The system has 0% air recirculation, drawing air from surrounding environment and exhausts filtered air directly into the room, which reduces the need for external ducting. 100% fresh air intake solution with no re-circulation is required in the room to prevent heat, humidity and gas build-up inside the cabinet in order to prevent contamination.

Publisher note: (SC Ref:839734)

Notice history

3 releases on Find a Tender

Published amendments (1)

Amendment to Requirement Contrary to the project title, rather than a standard Class II Biosafety Cabinet, the University of Edinburgh is looking to procure a bespoke enclosure for automated processing of mammalian cells.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast

Awards 2

Awarded value £160,0001 contract exc. VAT · 1 repeated publication of the same award counted once

Bids received 11 from SMEs

Contracts signed 2latest 18 Jun 2026

Awarded to	Value	Date	Status
ErlabSME	£160,000 †same award published again · counted once	—	Awarded
ErlabSME	£160,000 †	—	Awarded

Contracts

Contract 057743-2026-NCA21411-1 · ErlabSME
Signed
18 Jun 2026
Value
£160,000
Status
active
Contract 075750-2026-NCA21411-1 · ErlabSME
Signed
18 Jun 2026
Value
£160,000
Status
active

Bid statistics published by the authority

Bids	SME	VCSE	Valid bid range
1bids · 1 electronic · 1 from abroad	1	—	—

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

University Of Edinburgh

Contracting authorityEducationBody governed by public lawEducation Charles Stewart House, 9-16 Chambers Street, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH1 1HTContact name, email, phone

Dispute resolution & review bodies

Edinburgh Sheriff CourtReview body Edinburgh

Bidders & participating suppliers

1 commercial party on the notice

ErlabAwarded supplier Voie du futur, Parc d'affaire des portes, Val-de-Reuil, FRD21, 27100

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.