Tender

Purchasing of Microbiological Safety Cabinets Class II

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

29 Oct 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Aberdeen, has initiated a tender process under the title "Purchasing of Microbiological Safety Cabinets Class II". This procurement falls under the general public services and welfare category and involves the purchase of five Class II Type B2 Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) for the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. The tender process is currently in the active stage and employs an open procedure with electronic submissions. Important dates to note include the tender period ending on 26 November 2024, with an award period starting the same day. The delivery of the new cabinets is expected between 30 December 2024 and 31 March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and microbiological safety solutions. Companies with expertise in producing high-quality and reliable Biological Safety Cabinets will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The required economic and technical selection criteria favour businesses that have demonstrated stable financial standings, relevant experience, and necessary technical facilities. Successful bidders would benefit from securing a contract with a major public sector player, potentially leading to further opportunities in the scientific and research sectors.

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Notice Title

Purchasing of Microbiological Safety Cabinets Class II

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of five (5) replacement Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) Class II Type B2. The purchase of 5 new BSC is required to replace 5 existing BSC, 4 of which are reaching the end of their lives and 1 which can no longer function due to the inability to source parts. The provision of new BSC will be used for handling potentially pathogenic biological samples or for applications that require a sterile work zone and ensure that diagnostic/research processes are safe.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of five (5) replacement Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) Class II Type B2. The purchase of 5 new BSC is required to replace 5 existing BSC, 4 of which are reaching the end of their lives and 1 which can no longer function due to the inability to source parts. The provision of new BSC will be used for handling potentially pathogenic biological samples or for applications that require a sterile work zone and ensure that diagnostic/research processes are safe.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781810
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517142
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment

39141300 - Cabinets

39141500 - Fume cupboards

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£95,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
30 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
beth.cocker@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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