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Award of Provision of Servicing/Maintenance of Molecular Biology Equipment.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

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28 Mar 2025 at 13:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government- SASA has awarded a contract for the provision of servicing and maintenance of molecular biology equipment. The procurement process falls under the services category and primarily involves laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The contract, awarded to Life Technologies Ltd, is based in Edinburgh, with significant activities starting from 4th January 2025. This procurement process is currently in the award stage, with the official award date being 28th March 2025. The total contract value is £36,643 GBP.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specializing in the servicing and maintenance of molecular biology equipment. Companies with expertise in laboratory services and familiarity with precision equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar tenders. With a clear demand for maintenance services in the scientific sector, businesses can leverage this contract to showcase their competencies and potentially secure further contracts with government entities. The focus on precision and technical expertise highlights the importance of high-quality service providers in fostering business growth within this industry.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of Servicing/Maintenance of Molecular Biology Equipment.

Notice Description

Servicing & maintenance of various molecular biology equipment- see attached documents for full information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000792854
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR527075
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£36,643 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 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

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY

Contact Name
Corporate Procurement, Finance and Procurement, Procurement, Purchasing, Scottish Government
Contact Email
iona.macintosh@gov.scot, juliet.hall@fife.gov.uk, mark.frater@sasa.gov.scot, procurement.cirw@dumgal.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786895668, +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)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

A M PHILLIP TRUCKTECH

ELEV-8 PERFORMANCE IMPROVEMENT

GROUNDWORK SERVICES DURHAM

HAMILTON BROS. (ENGINEERING

HARVEY NASH

HYMANS ROBERTSON

IGNITE CONSULTING

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

LORIEN RESOURCING

PRICEWATERHOUSECOOPERS

PS PARTNERSHIPS & CONSULTANCY

THE OPEN UNIVERSITY

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