High Value Laboratory Equipment
North Western Universities Purchasing ConsortiumEstimated Value
Up to £150,000,000
Deadline
Not specified
Published
2 October 2026
Type
Not specified
Overview
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. 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-... 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=utoKf... Meeting ID: 391 294 959 668 293 1 / Passcode: r3yC38uJ
Lots (5)
- Lot 1Magnetic Resonance Equipment including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment
- Lot 2X-Ray, Imaging, Elemental & Micro Analysis Equipment and Microscopy Instruments including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment
- Lot 3Spectroscopy Equipment including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment
- Lot 4Mechanical, Thermal and Physical Testing Equipment including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment
- Lot 5Laser Equipment including Associated Equipment, Accessories, Consumables, Maintenance and Servicing of Equipment
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Likely incumbents
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- 1
Banner Group Limited
2 contracts wonlatest 13 Aug 2025£25m
total awarded
- 2
Gailarde Limited
1 contract wonlatest 25 Mar 2026£18m
total awarded
- 3
Kiesta Fabrics & Interiors Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 25 Mar 2026£18m
total awarded
- 4
THE STUDENT ESSENTIALS COMPANY LIMITED
1 contract wonlatest 25 Mar 2026£18m
total awarded
- 5
Thomas Kneale & Co Ltd
1 contract wonlatest 25 Mar 2026£18m
total awarded
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North Western Universities Purchasing ConsortiumKey Dates
Published
2 October 2026
Submission deadline
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