This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Mar 2021 at 01:00

Award

30 Mar 2021 at 01:00

Tender

15 Dec 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government - Marine Scotland, which is located at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh. This tender titled "Invitation to tender for purchase of tissue processors and slide scanning microscope" has reached the award stage. The procurement falls under the goods category and was initiated through an open procedure. The contract involves the supply of tissue processors and an automated slide scanning microscope for the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, with a total contract value of £198,958.11. The relevant dates include the contract being signed on 25th February 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in medical or laboratory equipment, particularly those offering high-quality tissue processing technology. Companies capable of adhering to strict quality standards and possessing relevant experience would be well-positioned to compete, especially those that can demonstrate compliance with health and safety regulations and exhibit a strong past performance record in similar contracts. This tender is also ideal for larger suppliers with existing relationships within public sector frameworks.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Invitation to tender for purchase of tissue processors and slide scanning microscope

Notice Description

Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of tissue processors and automated slide scanning microscope.

Lot Information

Tissue Processors

Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of tissue processors and automated slide scanning microscope.

Slide Scanning Microscope

Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of tissue processors and automated slide scanning microscope.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000639105
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410762
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

38510000 - Microscopes

73110000 - Research services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73112000 - Marine research services

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£240,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£64,865 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jan 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
17 Feb 2021 - 25 Mar 2021 1-6 months
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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

Olympus KeyMed

Shandon Diagnotics Ltd (t/a Epredia)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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