Award

Ask AI about this notice

Summarise, research or assess it with AI

View Markdown

Share this notice

Send this contract to a colleague

Purchase of Flow Imaging Microscopy System and Software

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

11 Feb 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Nov 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has announced the awarding of a contract for the purchase of a flow imaging microscopy system and software to Planet Ocean Ltd. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and education, with applications for climate change and ocean acidification monitoring. Located at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, this procurement process has progressed to the award stage, culminating with the contract signed on 10th February 2025. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, with submissions evaluated on technical solutions and pricing criteria.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the imaging and software sectors, particularly those specialising in environmental monitoring equipment. SMEs such as Planet Ocean Ltd, which has demonstrated relevant capabilities, are particularly suited to compete in such tenders. The successful bid of £105,044.99 highlights the essential investment in innovative technology to support long-term monitoring programmes. Businesses with experience in automated imaging and environmental impact assessment can leverage such opportunities to grow by fulfilling public sector demands for cutting-edge technological solutions.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Flow Imaging Microscopy System and Software

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a flow imaging microscopy system and software. Automated imaging is becoming increasingly used as a standard to support long term monitoring programmes. This has applications for identification of climate change and ocean acidification impacts and provide accurate field based carbon variables to feed into models to support provision of advice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a flow imaging microscopy system and software. Automated imaging is becoming increasingly used as a standard to support long term monitoring programmes. This has applications for identification of climate change and ocean acidification impacts and provide accurate field based carbon variables to feed into models to support provision of advice.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000784058
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523618
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - 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)

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

38511000 - Electron microscopes

38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes

38512000 - Ion and molecular microscopes

38512200 - Molecular microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£125,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£105,044 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
23 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
G2 8LU
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

Planet Ocean Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS)

View full OCDS Record for this contracting process

JSON Markdown

The Open Contracting Data Standard (OCDS) is a framework designed to increase transparency and access to public procurement data in the public sector. It is widely used by governments and organisations worldwide to report on procurement processes and contracts.

Loading OCDS record...