Estimated Value
Not specified
Deadline
19 June 2026
Published
20 May 2026
Type
goods
Overview
The University of Edinburgh has a requirement for X-Ray irradiation systems to fulfil a variety of project requirements. These include research, medical and veterinary applications. We are seeking to establish a framework of leading market providers to fulfil these requirements over the term.
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The University of Edinburgh wants to set up a list of approved suppliers who can provide X-Ray irradiation systems for their research, medical, and veterinary work. Rather than a single one-off purchase, they're creating a framework agreement so they can call off equipment as needed over several years.
Requirements
- Ability to supply X-Ray irradiation systems suitable for research applications
- Ability to supply X-Ray irradiation systems suitable for medical applications
- Ability to supply X-Ray irradiation systems suitable for veterinary applications
- Must be a leading market provider in X-Ray systems
- No specific certifications or qualifications explicitly listed in this notice — check the full tender documents for technical standards, ISO certifications, or regulatory approvals (e.g., medical device regulations if supplying clinical equipment)
Key Tasks & Deliverables
- Supply X-Ray irradiation systems that meet University of Edinburgh's research project specifications
- Supply X-Ray irradiation systems for medical applications (likely hospital or clinical use)
- Supply X-Ray irradiation systems for veterinary applications (animal health diagnostics or treatment)
- Provide equipment availability over the framework period to respond to call-offs as required
- Likely to include installation, commissioning, and ongoing technical support (to be confirmed in full tender documents)
How to Read This Tender
- 1Framework agreements work differently to standard tenders — you're not bidding for a fixed order, but to be on an approved supplier list. The University will 'call off' equipment as they need it during the contract period, so budget and resource flexibility is important.
- 2This is a multi-application contract (research, medical, veterinary). Your bid should clearly show which areas you can serve; you don't need to cover all three if you specialise in one or two.
- 3Look carefully in the full documents for the expected call-off volumes, budget envelope, and contract term. These sections define how much work might actually come your way.
- 4The phrase 'leading market providers' suggests they want established, credible suppliers — emphasise your track record, customer references, and market position in your bid.
- 5Check for technical specifications, safety standards (especially for medical/veterinary use), and any specific performance guarantees or SLAs expected from suppliers.
Tips for Small Businesses
- If you're a smaller X-Ray supplier, consider partnering with a larger distributor or integrator as a subcontractor — many framework bids succeed through consortium arrangements where one party leads and others handle specific regions or applications.
- Medical and veterinary X-Ray systems are heavily regulated; ensure you understand compliance requirements (e.g., MHRA approval for medical devices in the UK) before bidding. This can be a barrier to entry but also a competitive advantage if you're already compliant.
- Universities often score social value highly — highlight any apprenticeships, local employment, sustainability practices, or support for early-career researchers in your bid.
Likely incumbents
Suppliers who won similar work from this buyer in the last 5 years.
- 1
Bruker UK
1 contract wonlatest 13 Aug 2026 - 2
Erlab
1 contract wonlatest 10 Aug 2026 - 3
Sartorius UK Limited
1 contract wonlatest 27 Jul 2026 - 4
GDS Instruments
1 contract wonlatest 15 Jul 2026 - 5
SPHEREA TEST & SERVICES
1 contract wonlatest 28 May 2026
Bruker UK is the most likely incumbent based on recency and category match. To win, bidders typically need a clearly differentiated proposition or a price advantage.
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University Of EdinburghKey Dates
Published
20 May 2026
Submission deadline
19 June 2026
Notice type
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