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Award of Provision of DNA Sequencer

Scottish Government

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17 Dec 2024 at 17:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the provision of a capillary DNA sequencer. This procurement falls under the industry category of specialist agricultural or forestry machinery and is located in Glasgow, Scotland. The procurement method utilised was direct procurement, meaning the contract was awarded to a single supplier without competition. The key dates to note include the award date, which was 12th December 2024. The supplier for this contract is Fisher Scientific UK, based in Loughborough.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and forensic equipment. Particularly, firms with expertise in DNA sequencing technology and those capable of catering to the agricultural, forensic, and research sectors stand to benefit. This contract indicates a substantial investment in advanced equipment to support critical statutory services, research projects, and the broader seed potato industry across the UK. Additionally, the ongoing support to Police Scotland and other UK police forces for wildlife crime investigations underscores the importance of the procured technology, creating further opportunities for businesses involved in law enforcement and wildlife conservation technology.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Provision of DNA Sequencer

Notice Description

SASA requires a capillary DNA sequencer The DNA sequencer is used by both the DNA fingerprinting and Wildlife Forensic Units. The DNA fingerprinting unit carries out work for the Potato Nuclear Stock Initiation Unit, Potato Quarantine Unit, Variety Testing, Plant Health and Virology and Zoology branches to help fulfil numerous statutory requirements and maintain their reputations for high quality services mostly, but not exclusively, for the seed potato industry. In addition the DNA fingerprinting Unit generates income through testing of potato and sweet potato samples for breeders, growers and the food production industry in the whole of the UK. The sequencer is also used by the Wildlife Forensic Unit in its ongoing support to Police Scotland and other UK police forces for the persecution of wildlife crimes. Both units also pursue research projects to increase the number of crops and animal species we can offer their services for

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781269
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520495
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

16 - Agricultural machinery

CPV Codes

16600000 - Specialist agricultural or forestry machinery

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£190,382 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Dec 20241 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Aberdeenshire Council

Consumer Scotland

Perth & Kinross Council

Perth and Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Scottish Government- SASA

Social Security Scotland

South Ayrshire Council

UHI Executive Office

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
22
Supplier Names

Bruker UK Limited

Commutaports Limited

Deloitte LLP

Echomaster Marine Limited

Electro-Tek

Fisher Scientific UK

Flowbird Smart City UK Limited (Formerly Parkeon)

Healios Limited

Phoenix Software

Planet Ocean Ltd

Progressive Partnership

R B Wilson (Electrical) Ltd

Republic of Media

Richard Irvin FM Limited

SAFEDEM LTD

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

Scottish Community Development Centre

Teledyne Valeport Limited

The Union Advertising Agency Ltd

Thomas Sherriff & Co. Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

WSP UK Ltd

Further Information

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