Award

Award of Provision of Microscopy Equipment.

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

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Award

03 Feb 2026 at 09:49

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the award of the provision of microscopy equipment was initiated and completed by the Scottish Government's SASA, headquartered in Edinburgh. The contract was awarded on 3rd February 2026, with the signing date recorded as 2nd March 2026. The procurement falls under the "goods" category and is classified within the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excluding glasses)" according to CPV code 38000000. Fife Council, located in Glenrothes, was also involved in the process, with key contact emails and phone numbers provided for potential queries. The procurement stage at present is the "Award" stage, signalling the completion of the tender and contract signing processes.

This procurement presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in high-precision laboratory and optical equipment. Companies such as Leica Microsystems (UK) Ltd, based in Milton Keynes, have already successfully engaged in this tender, showcasing the demand for expertise in this field. Firms looking to expand their offerings in the realm of precision and laboratory equipment would find this an opportune sector to target, specifically those with a strong background in delivering high-quality microscopy equipment. Engaging in such tenders can lead to valuable partnerships with governmental organisations and foster long-term business growth through exposure to public sector contracts.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of Microscopy Equipment.

Notice Description

Microscopy equipment - see specification in ITT document.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819059
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB548598
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
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
£44,437 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20262 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA
Additional Buyers

FIFE COUNCIL

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

VISITSCOTLAND

Contact Name
Finance and Business Support, Procurement, Purchasing, Strategic Commercial Assets Division
Contact Email
calum.anderson@firescotland.gov.uk, gemma.beach@visitscotland.com, mark.frater@sasa.gov.scot, ryan.butchart@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1313705250, +44 1314722222, +44 1416464637, +44 3451550000, +44 412425466, 01312448890

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 8BG
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

ARTHUR J. GALLAGHER INSURANCE BROKERS

BDO

DATAVITA

FOREST POLICY GROUP

HP

HUBBUB

LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK

TENEO FINANCIAL ADVISORY

TWOFOLD

VAISALA

VENESKY BROWN

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