We are pleased to announce the launch of the new Lab Equipment (General) - LAB5093 LU framework to LUPC members. This framework will offer a broad range of Laboratory Equipment and Instrumentation that is found in the majority of University and Scientific Research non-specialist laboratories. Please note this has been tendered under the Public Contract Regulations 2015.
This is the 4th iteration of this framework. The framework will run for a three-year period from 15 October 2025 with an additional extension of up to 12 months, so up to four years in total.
The agreement is open to LUPC members, as well as those from the following consortia: CPC, HEPCW, NEUPC, NWUPC, SUPC.
Lot structure
Lot 1 Centrifuges
Lot 2 Environmental Control
Lot 3 Safety
Lot 4 Measurement
Lot 5 Environmental Storage - Fridges and Freezers
Lot 6 Environmental Storage - Other Equipment
Lot 7 General Equipment (Misc.)
Lot 8 Water Purification
Lot 9 Liquid Handling Robotics
Lot 10 One Stop Shop
What are the benefits of using this framework?
- Fully compliant route to market for participating Institutions (compliant with PCR 2015 and EU regulations).
- Access to market leading suppliers and innovative concepts and instrumentation. Equipment maintenance, calibration and servicing can be requested via the agreement at Point of Sale.
- Time saving, members can use the framework rather than completing a full tender process.
- Call offs purchases will be covered by UKUPC’s pre agreed Terms and Conditions of trade, oriented towards members’ needs.
- Fixed commercial terms on all lots, via maximum tender pricing files (or ‘ceiling’ pricing), which is the maximum price that should be paid when direct awarding or via desktop exercise.
- Additional cost savings possible via mini competitions based on the specific requirements, aggregation and higher volumes. This provides potential to report cashable savings.
- Suppliers have been encouraged to promote product lines to manage and reduce Whole Life Costs.
- Framework pricing will be lower than non-framework pricing and will include a process for price checking which is linked to supplier KPIs.
- Flexible technical scope within each lot.
- Customers will be supported by LUPC if account management escalation is required.
How do I call-off from the framework?
- Ranked Direct Award
- Desktop Calculator
- Mini Competition
How has Responsible Procurement been considered as part of the tender?
- Comprehensive Responsible Procurement data from each supplier and some products, via the tender responses and supporting documentation for the Award Questionnaire.
- Up to date Responsible Procurement data from each supplier such as Accreditations information, Social Value reports and carbon data can be made available via LUPC’s RP Hub, our portal for progress in sustainable approaches to business
Lab Equipment (General) Launch Webinar
Join us on Tuesday 25 November 2025 at 14.00 - 15.30 for the launch webinar, register here.
Hear from Antonio Ramirez, Senior Category Manager, as he takes members through the key features and benefits of the new agreement.
Further information:
Full details, including how to use the agreement are available through the LUPC Frameworks page or on the Hunter portal.
For any queries, please contact Antonio Ramirez.
