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Purchase of Flow Imaging Microscopy System and Software

Scottish Government

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11 Feb 2025 at 08:41

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22 Nov 2024 at 15:45

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government invites tenders for the purchase of a flow imaging microscopy system and software, classified under CPV code 38510000 (Microscopes). This procurement, falling under the general public services category, is in the "active" stage with an open procedure. The delivery location for this tender is the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, under the UKM50 region. The contractual period starts from 30th January 2025 and ends on 31st March 2025. The procurement process includes stringent selection criteria and scoring methodology. Key deadlines include a tender submission deadline on 23rd December 2024, aligned with the award period starting on the same day. The procurement is valued at £125,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced microscopy and imaging solutions, particularly those with experience in environmental monitoring systems. Ideal candidates include companies capable of providing technical solutions, installation and training, along with robust support and maintenance services. SMEs like Planet Ocean Ltd, previously engaged in similar procurements, may find this opportunity particularly fitting. Businesses with strong financial stability and a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality technical solutions are well-suited to compete, offering growth potential through alignment with national environmental monitoring initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Flow Imaging Microscopy System and Software

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a flow imaging microscopy system and software. Automated imaging is becoming increasingly used as a standard to support long term monitoring programmes. This has applications for identification of climate change and ocean acidification impacts and provide accurate field based carbon variables to feed into models to support provision of advice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a flow imaging microscopy system and software. Automated imaging is becoming increasingly used as a standard to support long term monitoring programmes. This has applications for identification of climate change and ocean acidification impacts and provide accurate field based carbon variables to feed into models to support provision of advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04be1f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004466-2025
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38511000 - Electron microscopes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

38512000 - Ion and molecular microscopes

38512200 - Molecular microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,044 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
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

Planet Ocean Ltd

Further Information

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