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Laboratory Consumables and Chemicals

Awarded to Apollo Scientific Ltd., Be Scientific Ltd, Camlab Limited +10 more

APUC Limited(buyer)

Published
Published 16 January 2025
Deadline
Closed 19 December 2025

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Overview

APUC Limited awarded a framework contract on 27 March 2026 for the supply of laboratory consumables and chemicals to Scottish higher and further education institutions, NHS Scotland, and other Scottish public sector organisations, with an estimated value of £40 million. The contract covers a wide range of products including personal protective equipment, glassware, plastics for molecular biology and tissue culture, pipette tips, gloves, solvents, fine chemicals, biochemicals, and inorganic chemicals, with suppliers required to offer take-back schemes where possible. The framework was awarded to 13 suppliers: Apollo Scientific Ltd, Be Scientific Ltd, Camlab Limited, Dixon Glass Ltd, Findel Education Ltd, Fisher Scientific UK, Greiner Bio-One, LS Scientific Limited, Merck Life Science UK Limited, Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited, StarLab, VWR International Ltd, and fluorochem.

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Lots (9)

  • Glassware

    The 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.

    Won by Camlab LimitedWon by Dixon Glass Ltd (T/A Dixon Science)Won by Findel Education LtdWon by Fisher Scientific UKWon by Scientific Laboratory Supplies LimitedWon by VWR International Ltd
  • Filtration Plastics

    The Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of filtration plastics including, but not limited to: bottle top filters, cell strainers, vacuum filters, funnels.

    Won by Fisher Scientific UKWon by Greiner Bio-One tdWon by Merck Life Science UK LimitedWon by Scientific Laboratory Supplies LimitedWon by StarLabWon by VWR International Ltd
  • Molecular Biology and Tissue Culture Plastics

    The 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.

    Won by Be Scientific LtdWon by Fisher Scientific UKWon by Greiner Bio-One tdWon by Merck Life Science UK LimitedWon by Scientific Laboratory Supplies LimitedWon by VWR International Ltd
  • Pipettes and Tips

    The Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of Pipettes and Tips including, but not limited to: filter membranes, micropipettes, pipettor controllers, mechanical pipettors.

    Won by Be Scientific LtdWon by Camlab LimitedWon by Fisher Scientific UKWon by Greiner Bio-One tdWon by Scientific Laboratory Supplies LimitedWon by VWR International Ltd
  • Solvents, Alcohol and Acids

    The Authority was seeking Contractor(s) for the supply of a variety of standard solvents, alcohols and acids suitable for a range of laboratory applications.

    Won by Findel Education LtdWon by Fisher Scientific UKWon by LS Scientific LimitedWon by Merck Life Science UK LimitedWon by Scientific Laboratory Supplies LimitedWon by VWR International Ltd
  • Fine Chemicals and Deuterated Solvents

    The 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.

    Won by Apollo Scientific Ltd.Won by Fisher Scientific UKWon by fluorochemWon by Merck Life Science UK LimitedWon by Scientific Laboratory Supplies LimitedWon by VWR International Ltd
  • Bio-Chemicals

    The 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.

    Won by Apollo Scientific Ltd.Won by Fisher Scientific UKWon by fluorochemWon by Merck Life Science UK LimitedWon by Scientific Laboratory Supplies LimitedWon by VWR International Ltd
  • Inorganic Chemicals and Salts

    The 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.

    Won by Fisher Scientific UKWon by fluorochemWon by LS Scientific LimitedWon by Merck Life Science UK LimitedWon by Scientific Laboratory Supplies LimitedWon by VWR International Ltd
  • One-Stop Shop Consumables and Chemicals

    This 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).

    Won by Camlab LimitedWon by Fisher Scientific UKWon by Scientific Laboratory Supplies LimitedWon by VWR International LtdWon by Findel Education Ltd

Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
In delivery
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£40,000,000
Procedure
Open
Contract type
Framework agreement
Published
16 January 2025
Deadline
Closed
Classification (CPV)
GlovesDisposable glovesBasic inorganic and organic chemicalsBasic inorganic chemicalsChemical elements, inorganic acids and compoundsMiscellaneous inorganic chemicalsBasic organic chemicalsAlcohol+11 more

Award outcome

Awarded value
£40,000,000
Award date
27 March 2026
Contract period
— → 16 March 2028
Winners
  • Apollo Scientific Ltd.
  • Be Scientific Ltd
  • Camlab Limited
  • Dixon Glass Ltd (T/A Dixon Science)
  • Findel Education Ltd
  • Fisher Scientific UK
  • Greiner Bio-One td
  • LS Scientific Limited
  • Merck Life Science UK Limited
  • Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited
  • StarLab
  • VWR International Ltd
  • fluorochem

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Notice history

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  1. Contract

    13 May 2026

  2. Tender Update

    17 November 2025

  3. Contract Notice

    3 November 2025

  4. Prior Information Notice

    16 January 2025

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