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Scottish Health Survey 2026: Provision of a laboratory services for salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis

The Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2025 at 11:47

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Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 15:50

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process pertaining to the "Scottish Health Survey 2026: Provision of a Laboratory Services for Salivary Cotinine and Anabasine Analysis" was conducted by The Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen), based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category, specifically laboratory services, and is aimed at supporting the 2026 Scottish Health Survey. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and it reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 13th August 2025. BioApp Solutions Limited was awarded the contract, valued at £73,920. The tender invited submissions up until 28th July 2025, with the location for the delivery of services designated as the region of UKM.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the laboratory services sector, particularly those specialising in chemical analysis like salivary cotinine and anabasine testing. Companies that are adept in handling sensitive health data and comply with UK GDPR regulations would find this contract highly suitable. With the potential for future annual renewals, this engagement offers the prospect of sustained business growth. The contract's open nature encouraged participation, which would have appealed to small and medium enterprises, as evidenced by the successful bid from BioApp Solutions Limited, an SME based in Leeds.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scottish Health Survey 2026: Provision of a laboratory services for salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis

Notice Description

The Scottish Centre for Social Research is inviting interested parties to submit a proposal for the provision of Laboratory Services to conduct salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis to support the 2026 Scottish Health Survey (SHeS 2026). SHeS 2026 has been commissioned by the Scottish Government to the Scottish Centre for Social Research, who require a sub-processor to carry out cotinine and anabasine analysis for the study

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Centre for Social Research is inviting interested parties to submit a proposal for the provision of Laboratory Services to conduct salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis to support the 2026 Scottish Health Survey (SHeS 2026). The Scottish Government commissioned the Scottish Centre for Social Research to undertake SHeS 2026. The Scottish Centre for Social Research require a sub-processor to carry out cotinine and anabasine analysis for the study.

Renewal: May be extended on an annual basis up to 3 times

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05539a
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048347-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,125 Under £100K
Lots Value
£81,125 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
The Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 4AW
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BioApp Solutions Limited

Further Information

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