Tenders/High Value Laboratory Equipment

High Value Laboratory Equipment

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium

Published: Oct 2, 2026

Updated: Oct 2, 2026

About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the health and medical services and Research sectors, with a focus on Laboratory, Laboratories and R&D equipment. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the health and medical services sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This is an advance notice — the formal tender is expected to be published shortly. Interested parties can use this time to prepare documentation and identify potential partners.

Description

NWUPC is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the development of the strategy and tender documentation for the retender of the High Value Laboratory Equipment framework which is due to expire on 31st July 2027. The forthcoming 2027 framework agreement includes the following proposed lot structure, though please note this is not yet finalised and is subject to change before tender publication: Lot 1 : Magnetic Resonance Equipment including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. Lot 2: X-Ray, Imaging, Elemental & Micro Analysis Equipment and Microscopy Instruments including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. Lot 3: Spectroscopy Equipment including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. Lot 4: Mechanical, Thermal and Physical Testing Equipment including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. Lot 5: Laser Equipment including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment. NWUPC are seeking the input of the market through the use of an engagement survey which is available at the following link: https://fyczm.share-eu1.hsforms.com/2AI4cXKSlStie7hVZLz9Jow The survey will close on 18th October 2026 at 23:59pm. Prior to completing the survey, please read the supporting information on the current sector agreement for High Value Laboratory Equipment available at: https://www.nwupc.ac.uk/nwupc-updates/preliminary-market-engagement-opportunity-high-value-laboratory-equipment-tender/ Additionally, a market engagement Q&A Drop-In Session shall be held on 26th October 2026 at 10am via Microsoft Teams; joining information is below: Microsoft Teams meeting Join here: https://teams.microsoft.com/meet/3912949596682931?p=utoKfaKoRuvvYYr4PT Meeting ID: 391 294 959 668 293 1 / Passcode: r3yC38uJ

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 2, 2026. Last refreshed today. Reference: 093381-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium has issued 4 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 1 currently open and 3 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in General Supplies & Services, Industry & Manufacturing, and Health & Medical. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and UK Contracts Finder. Most recent publication: October 2, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Health & Medical sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 093381-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.