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Provision of an Ion Chromatograph

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is undertaking a procurement process for the provision of an Ion Chromatograph, specifically an Ion Chromatography-Data System (IC-DS) for their facility located at the Angus Smith Building, Eurocentral, Stirling. The procurement is currently in the award stage, with the contract value set at £83,000. The procurement was initiated on 1st December 2021, following the conclusion of the tender period on 18th November 2021, and the contract was officially signed on 3rd December 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in scientific equipment, laboratory services, and environmental monitoring solutions. Suppliers with expertise in developing or supplying chromatography systems would find this contract particularly suitable. Given that three bids were submitted, including two from SMEs, this tender indicates a competitive environment, creating a platform for businesses to demonstrate their capabilities in meeting specific technical requirements outlined by SEPA.

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Notice Title

Provision of an Ion Chromatograph

Notice Description

SEPA require an Ion Chromatography-Data System (IC-DS) for installation at the SEPA Eurocentral laboratory.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SEPA require an Ion Chromatography-Data System (IC-DS) for installation at the SEPA Eurocentral laboratory. The system must be capable of analysing anions and cations in a variety of sample types from standard solutions to dirty sample matrices (high organic content and dissolved salts). Our preference is for a single dual system capable of accommodating both anions and cations, however consideration will be given to tenders offering two separate instruments with one dedicated to each analysis.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 8 and 9 of the Procurement (Scotland) Regulations 2016

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000672146
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC434763
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

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

38432200 - Chromatographs

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£83,000 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
18 Nov 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2021 - 30 Nov 2022 6-12 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 ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
avril.gordon@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1786457700

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK9 4TZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM84 North Lanarkshire

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

THERMO FISHER SCIENTIFIC

Further Information

Notice Documents

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