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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located at the Marine Directorate, Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a segmented flow analysis system used for nutrient analysis in seawater and estuarine samples. The contract, designated under the title "Purchase of Nutrient Analyser," falls under the industry category of general public services and was conducted using an open procedure. The procurement process commenced with a tender stage in October 2024 and culminated with an awarded contract on 21st January 2025. SEAL Analytical Ltd, based in Wrexham, has been awarded the contract valued at £68,591 GBP. The analysis system is to be delivered to the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory analysis equipment, particularly those specialising in marine and environmental research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like SEAL Analytical Ltd, which secured this contract, demonstrate the competitive advantage for companies possessing niche expertise in scientific instruments. Firms capable of providing high-quality technical solutions and possessing robust financial and technical credentials are well-suited to participate in similar tenders, contributing to advancements in marine science while growing their business through substantial government contracts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Purchase of Nutrient Analyser

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a segmented flow analysis system for the analysis of dissolved nutrients (nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, silicate and ammonia) in saline estuarine and seawater samples for use in the Marine Laboratory and in oceanographic cruises

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a segmented flow analysis system for the analysis of dissolved nutrients (nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, silicate and ammonia) in saline estuarine and seawater samples for use in the Marine Laboratory and in oceanographic cruises.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781101
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522519
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

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

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems


CPV Codes

38434000 - Analysers

45214630 - Scientific installations

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£68,591 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEAL Analytical Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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