Award

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Servicing of a Nutrient Analyser

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

24 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Tender

20 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is inviting tenders for the "Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Servicing of a Nutrient Analyser." This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, falls within the environmental protection industry category and is managed through an open procurement method. SEPA, acting as both the buyer and a central purchasing body, is located in Holytown, North Lanarkshire, Scotland. Interested parties must submit their bids electronically by 15th August 2025. The selected supplier will be notified shortly thereafter, with the award period set to begin at 13:30 on the same day. This opportunity encompasses the delivery and commissioning of the nutrient analyser primarily in the UKM region.

This tender offers a promising opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment supply and servicing, particularly those with expertise in environmental laboratory instruments. Companies with strong capabilities in electronic submissions and prior experience working with public bodies may find this contract appealing. The procurement allows for a potential growth avenue through SEPA's reserved option to purchase additional services and possibly a second instrument pending future budget approval, thus expanding business prospects. Businesses capable of meeting the high quality and performance criteria (70% quality weightage) set by SEPA, in addition to competitive pricing, will be well-suited to compete for this contract.

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Notice Title

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Servicing of a Nutrient Analyser

Notice Description

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Servicing of a Nutrient Analyser

Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply, Delivery, Installation, Commissioning and Servicing of a Nutrient Analyser

Options: SEPA reserves the right to have the option to purchase servicing, consumables and a second, similar instrument for our Aberdeen office using a Contract Variation during the contract term, subject to further budget approval. The intention to purchase an additional instrument, servicing and consumables does not commit SEPA to any orders with the Supplier.

Renewal: 2 x optional extension periods of up to 12 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802072
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546330
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£325,071 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Dec 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Dec 20252 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cara.zwicker@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698465002

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CAREKEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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