Latest Laboratory & Scientific Instruments Tenders
6,656 live tenders, updated daily.
Laboratory and scientific instrument tenders are published by universities, research institutes, public hospitals, food and drug control agencies, environmental and geological laboratories and testing bodies. They buy analytical instruments, microscopes, measuring and testing equipment, laboratory consumables and reagents, and calibration and maintenance services.
This page currently shows 6,656 open Laboratory & Scientific Instruments tenders from 126 countries.
The countries with the most open Laboratory & Scientific Instruments tenders are China (1,565), India (1,277), Ukraine (342), Poland (339), Belgium (317) and Korea (316).
What laboratories buy through tenders
- Chromatographs, spectrometers and other analysers.
- Optical and electron microscopes and imaging accessories.
- Balances, ovens, centrifuges, fume hoods and test benches.
- Reagents, glassware and other consumables, often on multi-year supply contracts.
- Installation, calibration and service agreements.
Classification by CPV
Laboratory, optical and precision equipment is classified under CPV division 38. Detection and analysis apparatus uses 38430000, analysers 38434000 and microscopes 38510000. Laboratory reagents (33696500) and laboratory glassware (33793000) belong to the medical and pharmaceutical division instead, while calibration services are coded 50433000 and installation of laboratory equipment 51430000.
Reading technical specifications
Instrument tenders are highly technical and sometimes written around a particular specification, so the full documents are worth reading early. A point-by-point compliance statement, manufacturer authorisation, training and local service capability are commonly requested. If a clause appears to favour one brand, procurement rules in many countries allow bidders to ask for clarification before the deadline.
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