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Procurement of Critical Point Drier

NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves National Museums Scotland seeking to acquire a Critical Point Dryer for its scientific laboratories, located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The tender is currently in the Award stage, with the procurement method classified as an open procedure. The contract award was confirmed on 3 May 2021, and the successful supplier, Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, is required to deliver the equipment to the National Museums Collection Centre by the end of March 2021. Key contacts for the procurement include Mark Drysdale, reachable at +44 1312474156.

This tender presents excellent opportunities for businesses specialising in the provision of laboratory equipment, particularly suppliers that can demonstrate automated systems for efficient operation. Companies with experience in capital goods supply and a strong capacity for meeting tight deadlines would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Given that the total contract value is approximately £24,000, this procurement could support business growth through strategic partnerships and sales to public sector entities like National Museums Scotland.

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Notice Title

Procurement of Critical Point Drier

Notice Description

National Museums Scotland is seeking to purchase a Critical Point Dryer for the scientific laboratories. We would prefer a system that provides an automated workflow so that the instrument can be operated unattended. The CPD will need to be delivered to the National Museums Collection Centre in Edinburgh by end March 2021. The successful supplier will need to justify how he can meet this deadline. Note, install and training can be delivered post-March 2021.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this tender is to procure the supply and install of a critical point drier for use in the scientific laboratories at the National Museums Collection Centre in Granton, Edinburgh. The specifications and requirements are detailed in the attached tender documents.. See attached Invitation to Tender for full specification and tender return details.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000644910
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414098
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£24,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 May 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 May 20214 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
NATIONAL MUSEUMS SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Lore Troalen, Mark Drysdale
Contact Email
l.troalen@nms.ac.uk, m.drysdale@nms.ac.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312474156

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH5 1JA
Post Town
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
TLM75 City of Edinburgh

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Pentland Hills
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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