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Scottish Health Survey 2026: Provision of a laboratory services for salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis

THE SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH (SCOTCEN)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

13 Aug 2025 at 00:00

Tender

25 Jun 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen), based in Edinburgh, has concluded the procurement process for the "Scottish Health Survey 2026: Provision of a laboratory services for salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis". This procurement falls under the health industry category, specifically focusing on services related to laboratory analyses. The open procedure was completed, and a contract was awarded to BioApp Solutions Limited from Leeds. The procurement was part of the efforts commissioned by the Scottish Government to support the 2026 Scottish Health Survey. Key dates include the contract award on 13th August 2025, and the procurement involves activities in the UK, aligning with CPV code 71900000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, especially those with expertise in biochemical analyses such as cotinine and anabasine testing. SMEs like BioApp Solutions Limited can leverage such contracts to enhance their service portfolio and establish a reputation in the public health sector. Companies with a robust understanding of health survey requirements and those compliant with data protection protocols are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The open procedure adopted by ScotCen provides an accessible avenue for businesses to enter the public procurement domain and potentially create meaningful collaborations within the health research sector.

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Notice Title

Scottish Health Survey 2026: Provision of a laboratory services for salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis

Notice Description

The Scottish Centre for Social Research is inviting interested parties to submit a proposal for the provision of Laboratory Services to conduct salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis to support the 2026 Scottish Health Survey (SHeS 2026). SHeS 2026 has been commissioned by the Scottish Government to the Scottish Centre for Social Research, who require a sub-processor to carry out cotinine and anabasine analysis for the study

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Centre for Social Research is inviting interested parties to submit a proposal for the provision of Laboratory Services to conduct salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis to support the 2026 Scottish Health Survey (SHeS 2026). The Scottish Government commissioned the Scottish Centre for Social Research to undertake SHeS 2026. The Scottish Centre for Social Research require a sub-processor to carry out cotinine and anabasine analysis for the study.

Renewal: May be extended on an annual basis up to 3 times

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000802393
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536917
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71900000 - Laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£81,125 Under £100K
Lots Value
£81,125 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£73,920 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 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
THE SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH (SCOTCEN)
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
victoria.wilson@scotcen.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312400210

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH2 4AW
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOAPP SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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