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Award of Purchase of Stereomicroscope and Associated Camera (MS-P-0455)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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01 Apr 2026 at 14:03

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting through its Marine Directorate, has completed the awarding stage of a public procurement process for the purchase of a stereomicroscope and associated camera. The equipment is destined for the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, to aid in the identification of fish larvae and the examination of ovarian structures, among other applications. The tender falls within the 'goods' industry category, specifically focusing on microscopes and related instruments. Contracts were awarded on 1st April 2026, and the procurement was initiated as a tender, with the process now in the award stage. The microscope and camera elements were classified under CPV codes for stereo or dissecting light microscopes, ensuring precision in categorisation.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in scientific or laboratory equipment, particularly those offering innovative imaging solutions. With the award going to Evident Europe GmbH, valued at £18,881.01, it showcases market demand for high-quality stereomicroscopes and associated technology. Companies within the scientific instrumentation sector and those with expertise in designing or distributing advanced microscopy equipment would find similar opportunities beneficial. Such tenders not only promote business growth through access to government contracts but also enhance industry presence through participation in nationally significant projects, as evidenced by this engagement with the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate.

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Notice Title

Award of Purchase of Stereomicroscope and Associated Camera (MS-P-0455)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the purchase of one stereomicroscope and associated camera (inbuilt or attachable) to be utilised in the dissection and identification of fish larvae, and imaging of fish eggs, oocytes, and ovarian structures at the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821215
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553051
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

38510000 - Microscopes

38518000 - Wide field, stereo or dissecting light microscopes

38518200 - Stereo or dissecting light microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,881 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Apr 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
5 Jul 20264 months to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Apr 20262 days 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

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE

SCOTTISH FORESTRY

THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Perth and Kinross
Electoral Ward
Perth City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Perth and Kinross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

ACCESS PAYSUITE

ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES

EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH

EVIDENT EUROPE

GRAHAM + SIBBALD PROPERTY CONSULTS

GREEN MARINE(UK

HARVEY NASH

JM TREE WORKS

LEITH CREATIVE AGENCY LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY

OPTIMAL ECONOMICS

PHOENIX SOFTWARE

SURESERVE ENERGY SERVICES

THE SIX GROUP

VENESKY BROWN

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

VOLUNTAS

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