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The Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment, Supplies and Consumables

Glasgow City Council · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:16.

Opportunity overview

The council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Bidders to submit bids for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment, Supplies and Consumables for the undernoted 5 lots: Lot 1-Chemicals Lot 2-Laboratory Supplies & Consumables Lot 3-Instrumentation Consumables Lot 4-Pipettes & Consumables Lot 5-Pre-Prepared Media

Awarded to

Amounts belong to published awards or contracts. Where several suppliers share one value, it is labelled as shared and is not a supplier-specific allocation.

Fisher Scientific UK LTD

Matched by normalised name
Shared contract value
£40k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
20 Dec 2024
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
016483-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Loughborough, UKF2, Le11 5RG, United Kingdom

McQuilkin & Co.

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£40k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
20 Dec 2024
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
016483-2025-1
Status
active
Location
East Kilbride, UKM95, G74 5HD, United Kingdom

Medscience Distribution Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£40k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
20 Dec 2024
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
016483-2025-1
Status
active
Location
Banbury, UK, OX16 3TB, United Kingdom

Fisher Scientific UK LTD

Matched by normalised name
Shared contract value
£180k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
20 Dec 2024
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
016483-2025-2
Status
active
Location
Loughborough, UKF2, Le11 5RG, United Kingdom

McQuilkin & Co.

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£180k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
20 Dec 2024
Suppliers
One of 2 awarded suppliers
Award ID
016483-2025-2
Status
active
Location
East Kilbride, UKM95, G74 5HD, United Kingdom

Fisher Scientific UK LTD

Matched by normalised name
Shared contract value
£80k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
20 Dec 2024
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
016483-2025-3
Status
active
Location
Loughborough, UKF2, Le11 5RG, United Kingdom

LS Scientific

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£80k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
20 Dec 2024
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
016483-2025-3
Status
active
Location
Whitstable, UKJ, CT5 3SN, United Kingdom

McQuilkin & Co.

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£80k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
20 Dec 2024
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
016483-2025-3
Status
active
Location
East Kilbride, UKM95, G74 5HD, United Kingdom

Fisher Scientific UK LTD

Matched by normalised name
Shared contract value
£40k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
20 Dec 2024
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
016483-2025-4
Status
active
Location
Loughborough, UKF2, Le11 5RG, United Kingdom

McQuilkin & Co.

Match pending…
Shared contract value
£40k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
20 Dec 2024
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
016483-2025-4
Status
active
Location
East Kilbride, UKM95, G74 5HD, United Kingdom

Medscience Distribution Ltd

Matched by exact name
Shared contract value
£40k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
20 Dec 2024
Suppliers
One of 3 awarded suppliers
Award ID
016483-2025-4
Status
active
Location
Banbury, UK, OX16 3TB, United Kingdom

McQuilkin & Co.

Match pending…
Contract value
£120k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
20 Dec 2024
Award ID
016483-2025-5
Status
active
Location
East Kilbride, UKM95, G74 5HD, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV33696500 — Laboratory reagents
  • CPV33793000 — Laboratory glassware
  • CPV38000000 — Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
  • CPV38437000 — Laboratory pipettes and accessories

Lots

  • Chemicals£20k
  • Laboratory Supplies & Consumables£45k
  • Instrumentation Consumables£30k
  • Pipettes & Consumables£10k
  • Pre-Prepared Media£10k

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
GCC005230CPU
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
Yes
Review Details
Glasgow City Council ("the council") must, by notice in writing as soon as possible after the decision has been made, inform all tenderers and candidates concerned of its decision to award the contract, conclude the framework agreement or establish a dynamic purchasing system. The Council must allow a period of at least the relevant standstill period (where the notice is sent by facsimile or electronic means the period is 10 days ending at midnight at the end of the 10th day after that on which the last notice is sent, when sent by other means he period is 15 days) to elapse between the date of despatch of the notice referred to in Regulation 85(1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015 ("The Regulations"). The Council is obliged to comply with the regulations and any eligible economic operator can bring an action in the Sheriff Court or the Court of Session where as a consequence of a breach by the Council, suffers or risks suffering loss or damage. The bringing of court proceedings during the standstill period means that the council must not enter into the contract, conclude the framework agreement or establish the dynamic purchasing system unless the proceedings are determined, discontinued or disposed of: or the court, by interim order, brings to an end the prohibition. The bringing of court proceedings after the standstill period has elapsed and the remedies that are available to the courts are detailed in the Regulations. Economic operators can write to the Council seeking further clarification on the notice, to which the Council must respond within 15 days. Economic Operators should be mindful to seek their own independent legal advice when they consider appropriate to do so.
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
goods
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
17 Jun 2024, 12:00
Description
Procurement Officer

Address

Street Address
Glasgow City Council, City Chambers, 40 John Street, Glasgow, G2 1DU

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Lot Details

Maximum Lots Bid Per Supplier
9,999,999

Recurrence

Description
Estimated timing for further notices to be published: 27 months or up to 36 months depending on whether the partial or full 12 month extension is implemented.

Techniques

Has Framework Agreement
Yes

Expected award period

Starts
17 Jun 2024, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
17 Jun 2024, 12:00

Contract terms

Performance Terms
Key Performance Indicators will be listed under Section 4.13 of the ITT Document.
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
33696500
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory reagents

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
120

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
Glasgow City Council’s Insurance Requirements are: Applicants shall take out and maintain, throughout the period of the Framework, Employer’s Liability insurance to the value of at least TEN MILLION POUNDS STERLING (10,000,000GBP) in respect of any one event and unlimited in the period. Applicants shall take out and maintain, throughout the period of the Framework, Public Liability insurance to the value of at least FIVE MILLION POUNDS STERLING (5,000,000GBP) in respect of any one event and unlimited in the period. Applicants shall take out and maintain, throughout the period of the Framework, Products Liability insurance to the value of at least FIVE MILLION POUNDS STERLING (5,000,000GBP) in respect of any one event and in the aggregate. Applicants shall take out and maintain throughout the period of the Framework, at least statutory Motor insurance cover as per the Road Traffic Act 1988. The above insurances shall be with an insurance company registered with Financial Conduct Authority (FCA) in the UK, or equivalent body for EU member states by the council and any organisation shall not sub-let or sub-contract any part of the commission unless the sub-contractor is similarly insured, unless the council agrees otherwise. It is the express responsibility of the lead organisation to ensure this is the case. Should the Bidder not have the specified insurances at the time of tendering then, the Bidder must certify in their response to this ITT that the specified insurance will be obtained.

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Minimum
The weighting will be out of 100% with 50% attributed to each example. Bidders must achieve the minimum threshold score of 60% overall over the two examples. Any Bidder who fails to achieve the minimum points score will be disqualified at this stage.
Description
Bidders are required to provide two relevant examples of your organisations recent experience (within the last 3 years) in the supply and delivery of laboratory equipment, consumables and supplies, similar in scale as specified in the Contract Notice and Section 4 of the Invitation to Tender (ITT) Document. Please refer to the ITT Document for further details.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Title
Chemicals
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The council is inviting suitably qualified and experienced Bidders to submit bids for the Supply and Delivery of Laboratory Equipment, Supplies and Consumables. Lot 1 requirements are as follows: The service required is the provision of analytical chemicals for use within a laboratory. The laboratory analyses a range of sample types i.e. Water samples, Environmental samples, Food/Feeds and Consumer Goods. The lot incorporates a wide variety of chemicals including varying grades and quantities required. Chemicals includes all the general chemicals used within a laboratory environment. The quantities required will vary dependant on the consumable on offer e.g. Nitric acid will be supplied in quantities of 500ml to 2.5 litres with varying grades e.g. ANALAR (laboratory grade to 99.5% Purity). Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Value

Amount
20,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The council will have the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months which will be exercised by the council serving notice on the supplier in accordance with the council’s Terms and Conditions.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality Control
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 2
Name
Contingency Plans
Type
quality
Description
7
Criterion 3
Name
Sustainability Waste / Recycling
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 4
Name
Sustainability Hazardous materials
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 5
Name
Sustainability Transportation / Deliveries
Type
quality
Description
4
Criterion 6
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 2
Id
2
Title
Laboratory Supplies & Consumables
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The service required is the provision of laboratory supplies and consumables for use within a laboratory. The laboratory analyses a range of sample types i.e. Water samples, Environmental samples, Food/Feeds and Consumer Goods. The lot incorporates a wide variety of general laboratory supplies and consumables. Laboratory Supplies and Consumables covers all other consumables used within a laboratory environment that are not included within Lot 1: Chemicals, from weighing boats to pH meters. These will be supplied in a variety of quantities from single units to packs of 100, dependant on the consumable being purchased. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Value

Amount
45,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The council will have the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months which will be exercised by the council serving notice on the supplier in accordance with the council’s Terms and Conditions.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality Control
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 2
Name
Contingency Plans
Type
quality
Description
7
Criterion 3
Name
Sustainability Waste / Recycling
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 4
Name
Sustainability Hazardous materials
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 5
Name
Sustainability Transportation / Deliveries
Type
quality
Description
4
Criterion 6
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 3
Id
3
Title
Instrumentation Consumables
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The service required is the provision of Instrumentation consumables for use within a laboratory. The laboratory analyses a range of sample types i.e. Water samples, Environmental samples, Food/Feeds and Consumer Goods. The lot incorporates consumables for a range of analytical techniques including (but not limited to) Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography and Metals analysis. Instrumentation consumables covers consumables used within Gas Chromatography, Liquid Chromatography, Inductively Coupled Plasma and other analytical techniques used within the laboratory. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Value

Amount
30,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The council will have the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months which will be exercised by the council serving notice on the supplier in accordance with the council’s Terms and Conditions.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality Control
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 2
Name
Contingency Plans
Type
quality
Description
7
Criterion 3
Name
Sustainability Waste / Recycling
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 4
Name
Sustainability Hazardous materials
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 5
Name
Sustainability Transportation / Deliveries
Type
quality
Description
4
Criterion 6
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 4
Id
4
Title
Pipettes & Consumables
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The service required is the provision of pipettes and consumables for use within a laboratory. The laboratory analyses a range of sample types i.e. Water samples, Environmental samples, Food/Feeds and Consumer Goods. The lot incorporates pipettes and consumables from a variety of manufacturers and covering a wide range of volumes. Pipettes & Consumables includes the purchase of pipettes, tips and filters associated with the operation of automatic pipettes. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Value

Amount
10,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The council will have the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months which will be exercised by the council serving notice on the supplier in accordance with the council’s Terms and Conditions.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality Control
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 2
Name
Contingency Plans
Type
quality
Description
7
Criterion 3
Name
Sustainability Waste / Recycling
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 4
Name
Sustainability Hazardous materials
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 5
Name
Sustainability Transportation / Deliveries
Type
quality
Description
4
Criterion 6
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed
Entry 5
Id
5
Title
Pre-Prepared Media
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The service required is the provision of pre-prepared media for use within a laboratory. The laboratory analyses a range of sample types i.e. Water and Food samples, using pre-prepared media for detection and enumeration of microorganisms. Pre-prepared media includes pre-made media for use within a microbiology laboratory for the detection and enumeration of microorganisms. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015

Value

Amount
10,000
Currency
GBP

Renewal

Description
The council will have the option to extend the contract for up to 12 months which will be exercised by the council serving notice on the supplier in accordance with the council’s Terms and Conditions.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Quality Control
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 2
Name
Contingency Plans
Type
quality
Description
7
Criterion 3
Name
Sustainability Waste / Recycling
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 4
Name
Sustainability Hazardous materials
Type
quality
Description
2
Criterion 5
Name
Sustainability Transportation / Deliveries
Type
quality
Description
4
Criterion 6
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Type
price
Description
70

Contract period

Duration In Days
1,080

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery Location

Description
Glasgow

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82
Entry 2
Region
UKM82

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33696500
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory reagents
Item 2
Id
2
Related Lot
2

Delivery Location

Description
Glasgow

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82
Entry 2
Region
UKM82

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
33793000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory glassware
Item 3
Id
3
Related Lot
3

Delivery Location

Description
Glasgow

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82
Entry 2
Region
UKM82

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
Item 4
Id
4
Related Lot
4

Delivery Location

Description
Glasgow

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82
Entry 2
Region
UKM82

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38437000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory pipettes and accessories
Item 5
Id
5
Related Lot
5

Delivery Location

Description
Glasgow

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM82
Entry 2
Region
UKM82

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
38437000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Laboratory pipettes and accessories

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-108688
Name
Glasgow City Council

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKM82
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G2 1DU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Chief Executives Department, City Chambers, 40 John Street

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
REGIONAL_AUTHORITY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Regional or local authority
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow City Council

Contact

Telephone
+44 1412876442
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-1043
Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G5 9DA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
PO Box 23 1 Carlton Place

Identifier

Legal Name
Glasgow Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-144827
Name
Fisher Scientific UK LTD

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKF2
Locality
Loughborough
Postal Code
Le11 5RG
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Bishop Meadow Road , Loughborough

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Fisher Scientific UK LTD

Contact

Telephone
+44 7825386863

Additional Contact Points

Entry 1
Telephone
+00 7825386863
Organisation 4
Id
GB-FTS-99629
Name
McQuilkin & Co.

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM95
Locality
East Kilbride
Postal Code
G74 5HD
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
8 Rennie Place

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
McQuilkin & Co.

Contact

Telephone
+44 7852984631
Organisation 5
Id
GB-FTS-130966
Name
Medscience Distribution Ltd

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UK
Locality
Banbury
Postal Code
OX16 3TB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Unit 8 Manor Park

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Medscience Distribution Ltd

Contact

Telephone
+44 7947999285

Additional Contact Points

Entry 1
Telephone
+00 7947999285
Organisation 6
Id
GB-FTS-130967
Name
LS Scientific

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKJ
Locality
Whitstable
Postal Code
CT5 3SN
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
unit 112, Joseph Wilson Ind. Est.

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
LS Scientific

Contact

Telephone
+44 7475570871

Award information

Award 1
Id
016483-2025-1
Title
Pipettes & Consumables
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-144827
Name
Fisher Scientific UK LTD
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-99629
Name
McQuilkin & Co.
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-130966
Name
Medscience Distribution Ltd

Related lots

4
Award 2
Id
016483-2025-2
Title
Laboratory Supplies & Consumables
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-144827
Name
Fisher Scientific UK LTD
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-99629
Name
McQuilkin & Co.

Related lots

2
Award 3
Id
016483-2025-3
Title
Chemicals
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-144827
Name
Fisher Scientific UK LTD
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-130967
Name
LS Scientific
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-99629
Name
McQuilkin & Co.

Related lots

1
Award 4
Id
016483-2025-4
Title
Pre-Prepared Media
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-144827
Name
Fisher Scientific UK LTD
Supplier 2
Id
GB-FTS-99629
Name
McQuilkin & Co.
Supplier 3
Id
GB-FTS-130966
Name
Medscience Distribution Ltd

Related lots

5
Award 5
Id
016483-2025-5
Title
Instrumentation Consumables
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-99629
Name
McQuilkin & Co.

Related lots

3

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
016483-2025-1
Title
Pipettes & Consumables
Status
active
Award ID
016483-2025-1
Date Signed
20 Dec 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
40,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 2
Id
016483-2025-2
Title
Laboratory Supplies & Consumables
Status
active
Award ID
016483-2025-2
Date Signed
20 Dec 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
180,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 3
Id
016483-2025-3
Title
Chemicals
Status
active
Award ID
016483-2025-3
Date Signed
20 Dec 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
80,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 4
Id
016483-2025-4
Title
Pre-Prepared Media
Status
active
Award ID
016483-2025-4
Date Signed
20 Dec 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
40,000
Currency
GBP
Entry 5
Id
016483-2025-5
Title
Instrumentation Consumables
Status
active
Award ID
016483-2025-5
Date Signed
20 Dec 2024, 00:00

Value

Amount
120,000
Currency
GBP

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM82 · G2 1DU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM82

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

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