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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for the purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope, primarily for use by Marine Scotland. This contract falls under the goods category and is being executed through an open procedure. The tender is located in Edinburgh, with a deadline for submission set on 22 December 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £65,000. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit electronic bids, which must comply with the specified submission terms detailed in the contract notice.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment, particularly those that can supply advanced microscopy solutions. Companies that meet the minimum economic and technical requirements, including relevant experience and quality management certifications, will find this procurement process conducive to their growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific sector are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the specified contract value and the emphasis on innovation and quality.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope

Notice Description

Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000637698
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410602
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

38510000 - Microscopes

38513100 - Inverted microscopes

38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes

38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£37,085 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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