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Award of Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezer

Scottish Government- SASA

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08 Sep 2025 at 14:28

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Award of Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezer" was conducted by the Scottish Government, SASA, based in Edinburgh. This contract, within the goods category, pertains to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement involved direct awarding, which resulted in the contract being awarded to a single supplier, SciQuip Ltd, without competition. Located in Shrewbury, SciQuip Ltd is tasked with the supply, delivery, and installation of one ultra-low temperature freezer along with the disposal of an existing freezer. Key dates in this procurement include the award date of 8th September 2025, with the contract having been signed on 9th August 2025. The tender period is set to commence on 9th December 2025.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers that specialise in precision laboratory equipment. Companies that excel in reliable delivery and installation services for technical equipment could have competed for such an award. The direct procurement method can be particularly advantageous for businesses that can demonstrate quality and reliability, as it eliminates the complications of a competitive bidding process. The value associated with this award further signals demand for highly specialised equipment, making it a lucrative sector for innovative businesses focusing on laboratory solutions. The expertise and niche capabilities of SciQuip Ltd demonstrate the kind of supplier well-suited for future opportunities with similar requirements.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezer

Notice Description

Supply, delivery & installation of 1 x ULT freezer. Disposal of existing freezer.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000805660
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538724
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition.
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
£10,074 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Aug 20251 years 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government- SASA
Additional Buyers

East Dunbartonshire Council

East Lothian Council

Falkirk Council

Fife College

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Historic Environment Scotland

Lothian Health Board

Moray Council

NHS Tayside

National Galleries of Scotland

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Public Health Scotland

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government

South Ayrshire Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

Zero Waste Scotland Ltd

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
Postcode
EH12 9FJ
Postcode Area
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
53
Supplier Names

APEM Ltd

ASA Recruitment (Quick Quotes)

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Akhter Computers Limited

AtkinsRealis UK Limited

Avison Young (UK) Limited

BRB Electrical Limited

Barnett Waddingham LLP

Baxterstorey

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

DataVita Limited

Deciding Matters

EKOS

EKOS Ltd

Elevator

Elis

Enscape Consulting Ltd

FAUN Zoeller (UK) Limited

Fishers Services Ltd

G4S Cash Solutions (UK) Ltd

GCU

GMG Contractors Ltd

GTR Contracts Ltd

HAGS-SMP Limited.

Harvey Nash Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Hearts & Minds

Ipsos MORI

Jump Research

Leith Creative Agency Ltd (T/A Leith Agency)

MAM Contracting

Manifesto Digital Limited

McGregor Boyall Associates

Perfect Service Solutions Ltd

Resource Futures

Ricardo-AEA

Richard Irvin FM Limited

SciQuip Ltd

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

Scot J C B Limited

Smith and Sons Coaches

Sological Solutions / GIS247

Story Learning Ltd

The Lines Between Ltd.

The Media Shop Scotland Ltd

Thinkproject UK

Thomas & Adamson International Limited

Tony weir contractor LTD

Triangle Consulting Social Enterprise Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

Venesky-Brown Recruitment

Venesky-Brown Recruitment Limited

Verture

Further Information

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