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Purchase of Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Dec 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government initiated a tender process for the purchase of a Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS), aimed at enhancing the routine analysis and quantification of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in marine sediments and biota. This procurement falls under the goods category with an open procedure method. The primary location for the delivery and installation of the equipment is a laboratory in Aberdeen, within the UKM region. The initial tender was announced on 22 December 2025, with a tender period set to conclude on 30 January 2026. Following a competitive process, the contract was awarded on 8 May 2026, with Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd selected as the supplier for £79,588.82.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment manufacturing and installation. Companies offering innovative technical solutions, particularly those experienced with analytical instruments, would find this tender to align well with their capabilities. Businesses looking to expand in the public sector in Scotland, especially those able to meet the economic and technical selection criteria, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procedure emphasises quality, with specific weight given to technical solutions, providing an advantageous landscape for technologically advanced and quality-focused suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (GC-MS). The GC-MS to be purchased will be used for routine analysis and quantification of PAHs in marine sediments and biota.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The GC-MS to be purchased will be used for routine analysis and quantification of PAHs in marine sediments and biota. The procurement will involve delivery, installation and commissioning.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819302
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555511
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

38432200 - Chromatographs

38432210 - Gas chromatographs

38434560 - Chemistry analyser

45214630 - Scientific installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£175,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,588 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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 8LU
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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