Award

Purchase of Autoclaves

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

25 Nov 2024 at 08:46

Tender

25 Oct 2023 at 15:41

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender process for the procurement of three autoclaves to be installed in their research laboratory located at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. The tender, titled "Purchase of Autoclaves", falls under the industry category of sterilisation, disinfection, and hygiene devices, specifically classified under CPV code 33191110. The procurement stage is currently active, with important dates including the tender period ending on 27th November 2023 and the contract period expected to start on 27th December 2023 and conclude on 31st March 2024. The procurement is conducted using an open procedure and is covered by the GPA agreement.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific installations and sterilisation equipment. Companies with experience in delivering, installing, and maintaining autoclaves would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement includes criteria such as technical solutions, delivery and installation, maintenance and warranty, contract management, corporate responsibilities, and price considerations, providing a comprehensive scope for various business capabilities to be showcased. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record and robust quality management systems have the potential to leverage this contract to grow their revenue and expand their market presence.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Autoclaves

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of three autoclaves to be installed in our research laboratory. The Scottish Ministers are currently operating two autoclaves within our research laboratory; a Priorclave PS/RSC/EH230 and a Priorclave PS/RSC/SH400D. These are now towards the end of their life and replacement of these by purchasing three autoclaves is the objective.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of three autoclaves to be installed in our research laboratory. The Scottish Ministers are currently operating two autoclaves within our research laboratory; a Priorclave PS/RSC/EH230 and a Priorclave PS/RSC/SH400D. These are now towards the end of their life and replacement of these by purchasing three autoclaves is the objective.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-040f02
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037936-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices

33191110 - Autoclaves

45214630 - Scientific installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£117,669 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Nov 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Sep 20241 years ago
Contract Period
27 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MEDLINE SCIENTIFIC

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