LUPC is tendering to establish a multi-provider work agreement for the supply of general laboratory equipment. The requirement is covered through twelve lots, which include, but is not limited to:

• centrifuges,

• environmental control,

• safety,

• measurement,

• environmental storage (fridges and freezers),

• water purification,

• laboratory disposal and recycling,

• gas monitoring and detection,

• environmental monitoring general laboratory equipment, liquid handling robotics and automated laboratory systems.

This work agreement will commence on 31 May 2021 for an initial period of 36 months, with the option to extend the agreement for up to 12 months (subject to satisfactory economic operator performance). The work will be available to the members of LUPC, NWUPC, APUC, HEPCW, NEUPC, SUPC and named NHS bodies in England, as advised in the ITT.