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Planned procurement · Notice 093381-2026

High Value Laboratory Equipment

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium

Value
£150m
Stage
Early notice
Where
North West
Lots
1
Suitable for SMEs
Yes, says the buyer
Contract
1 Aug 2027 – 31 Jul 2029

Framework: winning a place puts you on an approved list for future work. It's the entry ticket, not guaranteed work.

In plain English

North Western Universities Purchasing Consortium (NWUPC) is preparing to retender its High Value Laboratory Equipment framework, covering lab equipment such as MRI, X-ray, spectroscopy, testing and laser equipment, for 2027 to 2029. This is preliminary market engagement only, not a live tender, and NWUPC is gathering supplier input via a survey and Q&A session before finalising the lot structure.

Good fit for: Suppliers and manufacturers of specialist laboratory, imaging, spectroscopy and laser equipment used by universities.

The catch (with the notice's own words):
  • Not yet open for bids - market engagement only NWUPC is undertaking preliminary market engagement to inform the development of the strategy and tender documentation for the retender
  • Lot structure may still change this is not yet finalised and is subject to change before tender publication

Written with AI from the official notice. Check the notice before relying on it.

What the buyer says

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: Micr…

Read the official notice

What happens next

This is an early notice: the buyer is planning a tender, and its documents come when the tender is published. Read the official notice for the details.

Procedure: not stated. Published 2 Oct 2026.

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