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

Scottish Government

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04 Mar 2026 at 13:31

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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 Information

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).

Notice Details

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 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

Aberdeen City Council

Aberdeenshire Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Comhairle nan Eilean Siar

East Dunbartonshire Council

East Lothian Council

Edinburgh College

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Highlands and Islands Enterprise

Moray Council

NHS Fife

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Highland

National Records of Scotland

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Redress Scotland

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Enterprise

South Ayrshire Council

Strathclyde Partnership for Transport

Student Awards Agency Scotland

The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as NHS National Services Scotland) ("NSS")

The Highland Council

University of Dundee

University of Strathclyde

VisitScotland

West Lothian Council

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
80
Supplier Names

Cefas

Harper Macleod LLP

Joanne Ford Communications

Hays Hydraulics & Mechanical Services Ltd

The Cawthron Institute Trust Board

Lochlie Construction LTD

ESRI (UK)

Fluidigm UK Limited

Valtech Limited

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Pandaprint

Travelers Ins Co Ltd

Zurich Municipal

Risk Management Partners

Venesky Brown Ltd

Jackson Trawls Ltd

Harlow Printing Limited

MetPrep Ltd

GOSTA Training

Voluntary Action South Ayrshire

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Gartmore house

Clansman Interiors Ltd

Sharp Business Systems

Skip Units Ltd

Will Rudd Davidson (Edinburgh) Limited

Binn Group Ltd

Harvey Nash

Pertemps Medical Limited

Renaissance

Synaptik

Leidos Innovations

THE SME CLINIC

Ray Black Consulting Ltd.

Think Hard

Actionable Insight Digital Marketing Limited

Maryanne Johnston

Korero Studio LTD

E A Ellisons & Co Ltd

College Kits Direct LTD

Salonwear Direct

Woodsons of Aberdeen Ltd

RS Aqua Ltd

Air Quality Consultants

The Lines Between Ltd.

Decco Limited

United Tooling Solutions

EJ Parker Technical Services (Scotland North) Ltd

SKW Construction Limited

Anubis Group

McTaggart Construction Ltd

D&J Taxis

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Muhammad Nazir

craigie cabs

TIAA Ltd

Aether

Nilfisk UK

rankinfraser landscape architecture llp

Hamilton Sales and Service UK Ltd

Design Air (Scotland)

DWF LLP

Agricar Ltd

Leathan Taxis

Procast Building Contractors Ltd

Life Technologies Ltd

Decathlon UK

MetadataWorks

Columba 1400

Computacenter

BT PLC

Diverse School Travel

J Thomson Colour Printers Ltd

Sweco UK Limited

QIAGEN Ltd

ParentPay

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

Thinks Insight & Strategy

Lloyd Ltd

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

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