Life Sciences Research Consumables

The University of Edinburgh issued a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) in November 2019 which went live and 're-opened' in February 2020, to accommodate the purchase of life science research consumables.

This award notice relates to call-offs between 01/04/2023 and 30/06/2023.

The University established a Dynamic Purchasing System (DPS) to accommodate the purchase of Life Science Research Consumables. A DPS is an electronic process that is run are similar to a framework agreement, but from the 1st February 2020, the Contract Notice will remain open throughout the lifetime of the DPS meaning that new suppliers can join at any time.

The DPS is a single lot, however requirements are split into the following categories to assist suppliers: Antibodies, Biochemical Reagents, Cell Culture consumables, Cell Separation consumables, Chromatography, Cytokines, ELISA Kits, Immunology Reagents, Microbiology, Molecular Biology Kits, Molecular Biology Reagents, PCR Kits, Protein Chemistry Consumables, qPCR Kits, Restriction & Modifying Enzymes, Stem Cell Products, Transfection reagents and General Life Science Consumables.

The tender documents can be accessed via PCS-Tender, project code: 14940

This Award relates to call-offs with DPS suppliers between 01.04.2023 and 30.06.2023

The University report quarterly on the spend through the Dynamic Purchasing System for Life Science Consumables. The suppliers referenced in this award notice are suppliers who have bid and have been awarded onto the DPS.