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Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Enterprise, based in Glasgow, has conducted an open procurement process for the 'Scottish Cluster Scheme: Life Sciences', focusing on the development of a life sciences cluster across Scotland. This tender falls under the services category, specifically within the economic affairs classification (CPV: 73220000). The contract was initially active from August 7, 2025, with submission deadlines closing on 29 August 2025. Following the award phase starting on 29 August 2025, a contract was signed with CPI Ltd on 25 September 2025. The procurement process is complete, and the awarded contract is valued at £70,500.

This tender offers businesses in the life sciences sector the opportunity to engage in the strategic development of a cluster initiative, backed by Scottish Enterprise. Companies with a strong track record in cluster development and economic affairs in Scotland would be well-suited to partake in such opportunities, particularly those able to demonstrate capability and experience in engaging and leading a geographical or industry-specific cluster. The open procedure and requirement for consortiums offer additional avenues for collaboration among businesses, potentially fostering business growth and expanding professional networks in this region. Notably, electronic submission methods were utilised, simplifying the bidding process, and aligning with sustainable procurement practices via mandatory climate change plans.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Scottish Cluster Scheme: Life Sciences

Notice Description

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier or consortia with a lead applicant (with whom SE would contract with) to deliver the development of the Life Sciences cluster pan-Scotland as set out in the ITT, to Scottish Enterprise.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier or consortia with a lead applicant (with whom SE would contract with) to deliver the development of the Life Sciences cluster pan-Scotland as set out in the ITT, to Scottish Enterprise.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806125
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540466
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73220000 - Development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£70,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
29 Aug 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Sep 202511 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 Enterprise
Additional Buyers

Scottish Government

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
G2 6HQ
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CPI Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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