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29 Mar 2026 at 16:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, specifically the Marine Directorate, has awarded a two-year service contract for the maintenance of a Microfluidic Platform, known as the Standard Bio Tools Juno System. This procurement process falls under the service category, with a focus on preventive and repair maintenance. Located in Aberdeen, Scotland, the goal is to ensure optimal performance and reliability of the equipment, crucial for the success of research projects. The contract was concluded on 29th March 2026 during the award stage, with the supplier being Standard BioTools UK Limited. The total value of the contract amounts to £22,434.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in precision equipment maintenance services. Companies that provide high-quality repair and upkeep can benefit from long-term partnerships with governmental bodies. Those with expertise in the microfluidic instrumentation sector could particularly thrive, given the need for ensuring reliability and performance. The involvement of the Scottish Government as a buyer further underscores the reliability and scope of potential future contracts within this domain.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Service Contract for Microfluidic Platform (MS-P-0423)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders for a two year service contract for our Microfluidic Platform.The instrument is a Standard Bio Tools Juno System.The service contract is required to allow the Juno to run to optimal performance and reliability over a two year duration and to ensure that research projects that rely on the equipment are run to budget and on time.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000813466
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552723
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

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50324200 - Preventive maintenance services

50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment

50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,434 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Mar 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Additional Buyers

Forestry and Land Scotland

National Records of Scotland

North Lanarkshire Council

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
7
Supplier Names

Fluidigm UK Limited

Harper Macleod LLP

Joanne Ford Communications

Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd

The Cawthron Institute Trust Board

Lochlie Construction LTD

ESRI (UK)

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