Award

Award of Provision of Stereo Microscope

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

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Award

27 Mar 2025 at 10:53

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government's SASA division located in Edinburgh has completed the procurement process for the "Award of Provision of Stereo Microscope," specified under the goods category for laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The tender, identified by its title and tender ID tender-794533, has proceeded to the award stage as of 27 March 2025. The contract includes the supply and installation of one stereo microscope, with Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited from Nottingham being selected as the successful supplier. The contract value is £8,650.00 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the scientific equipment industry to expand their presence and secure public sector contracts. Companies specializing in laboratory and optical equipment would be particularly suited to compete in future procurement processes of this nature. The procurement method is competitive, ensuring fair opportunities for all suppliers, and the engagement with Scottish Government's SASA division can lead to further business collaborations and growth within this specialised sector.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of Stereo Microscope

Notice Description

Supply & installation of 1 x Stereo Microscope - see attached documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788451
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR526928
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
£8,650 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 202511 months 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

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL

NHS LANARKSHIRE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Contact Name
CGPSS, Corporate Procurement, Finance and Procurement, Procurement, Property and Housing, Purchasing, Scottish Government
Contact Email
iona.macintosh@gov.scot, juliet.hall@fife.gov.uk, katie.lockhart@forestryandland.gov.scot, mark.frater@sasa.gov.scot, procurement.cirw@dumgal.gov.uk, procurement@midlothian.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1224285172, +44 1312707500, +44 1463383189, +44 1467530600, +44 1698752649, +44 1786895668, +44 3000676000, +44 3033333000, +44 3451550000, +44 412425466, 01312448890

Buyer Location

Locality
DUMFRIES
Postcode
DG1 2HP
Post Town
Dumfries and Galloway
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM95 South Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
South Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Bothwell and Uddingston
Westminster Constituency
Rutherglen

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
26
Supplier Names

A M PHILLIP TRUCKTECH

BMES (SCOTLAND

EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH

ELEV-8 PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY

EVILLE & JONES (COMMERCIAL SERVICES

GROUNDWORK SERVICES DURHAM

HAMILTON BROS. (ENGINEERING

HARVEY NASH

HYMANS ROBERTSON

IGNITE CONSULTING

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

LORIEN RESOURCING

MISTEV EXPORT HEALTH CERTIFICATION

MOLPLANT CONSTRUCTION

NITH VALLEY CONSTRUCTION

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

PS PARTNERSHIPS & CONSULTANCY

RPJ ENERGY SOLUTIONS

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

TRABAZON

VENESKY BROWN

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

WIRTGEN

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