Award

Award of Analysis of Trace Metals in Biota (MS-P-0446)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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04 Mar 2026 at 13:31

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government recently concluded an award stage in the procurement process for the "Award of Analysis of Trace Metals in Biota (MS-P-0446)." This contract falls within the services category, specifically Marine research services, and is situated in Aberdeen, Scotland. The Marine Directorate is the buying organisation, responsible for overseeing the project of analysing 221 biota samples collected between 2024 and 2025 using an acid digest method. The supplier awarded the contract is Cefas, based in Lowestoft, and the contract value is £55,543.93 GBP. This procurement process reflects the successful completion of the tender process initiated by the Scottish Government on 4th March 2026.

This tender presents a substantial opportunity for facilities proficient in analytical services related to marine research. Businesses specialising in environmental and chemical analysis will particularly find this project favourable as it involves complex methodologies like the acid digest method. The detailed analysis required may enable such businesses to enhance their technical capabilities and establish stronger expertise in the sector. Moreover, collaboration with the Scottish Government could lead to future opportunities in public sector research initiatives and similar procurement processes.

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Notice Title

Award of Analysis of Trace Metals in Biota (MS-P-0446)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites bids from analytic facilities to conduct analysis of trace metals in biota using an acid digest method.Marine Directorate, a Directorate of the Scottish Government, has 221 biota samples, collected in 2024-2025 to be analysed for trace metals using an acid digest method (nitric acid).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819553
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550921
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£55,543 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20261 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
Additional Buyers

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL

NHS FIFE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
Postcode
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
12
Supplier Names

ATKINSREALIS

CEFAS

DIVERSE SCHOOL TRAVEL

J THOMSON COLOUR PRINTERS

LLOYD

PARENTPAY

QIAGEN

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

SWECO

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

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