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27 Mar 2025 at 15:43

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government’s SASA has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a stereo microscope to Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd. This procurement falls under the category of goods, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract, valued at GBP 8,461, was signed on 7th April 2024. The buying organisation is based in Edinburgh, while the supplier is located in Milton Keynes. The procurement process has progressed to the award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in laboratory and precision equipment to forge new business relationships and gain exposure in the public sector. Businesses that manufacture and supply high-quality optical instruments would be particularly well-suited to competing in similar procurements. By participating in such processes, suppliers can enhance their market presence and fuel growth within the specialised equipment industry.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of Stereo Microscope

Notice Description

1 x Stereo Microscope- see attached document for full specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000768564
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526998
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£8,461 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Apr 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government- SASA
Additional Buyers

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Fife Council

Food Standards Scotland (FSS)

Forestry and Land Scotland

Midlothian Council

Scottish Government

Scottish Police Authority

The Highland Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
EH12 9FJ
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

A M Phillip Trucktech Ltd

EJ Parker Technical Services (Scotland North) Ltd

Elev-8 Performance Improvement Ltd

Eville & Jones (Commercial Services) Ltd

Groundwork Services Durham Ltd

HAMILTON BROS. (ENGINEERING) LTD

Harvey Nash Limited

Hymans Robertson LLP

Ignite Consulting Ltd

Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd

Life Technologies Ltd

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

Mistev Export Health Certification Limited

Molplant Construction Ltd

PS PARTNERSHIPS & CONSULTANCY LTD

PricewaterhouseCoopers

The Open University

Venesky Brown Ltd

Wirtgen Ltd

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