Award

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Servicing of a Nutrient Analyser

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

24 Dec 2025 at 11:10

Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 16:02

Planning

20 Feb 2025 at 16:37

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has completed a procurement process for the supply, delivery, installation, commissioning, and servicing of a nutrient analyser, falling under the industry category of laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement, identified under ocid "ocds-h6vhtk-04e583", took place through an open procedure, culminating in a contract awarded to Carekem Limited. The contract, valued at £325,071.67, was signed on 19th December 2025, with the nutrient analyser intended to be delivered to the region of UKM. Initially, the active tender stage had concluded on 15th August 2025 after allowing a bid submission period which was open for electronic responses, as supported by SEPA's electronic systems.

This procurement process represents a substantial opportunity for businesses, especially those specialising in laboratory equipment and related services, to expand their market reach. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like Carekem Limited, which was successful in this tender, are particularly well-suited to compete in similar procurements. The emphasis on quality, which accounted for 70% of the evaluation criteria, alongside a sizeable but lesser emphasis on price, provides a viable opportunity for businesses that can deliver superior technology and service. Moreover, SEPA's option to purchase additional servicing, consumables, and equipment during the contract term could offer further growth prospects for businesses with capabilities in these areas.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Servicing of a Nutrient Analyser

Notice Description

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Servicing of a Nutrient Analyser

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Servicing of a Nutrient Analyser

Options: SEPA reserves the right to have the option to purchase servicing, consumables and a second, similar instrument for our Aberdeen office using a Contract Variation during the contract term, subject to further budget approval. The intention to purchase an additional instrument, servicing and consumables does not commit SEPA to any orders with the Supplier.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04e583
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/086098-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning 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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£325,071 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
30 Jun 2025Expired
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Cara Zwicker
Contact Email
cara.zwicker@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698465002

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREKEM

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