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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 15:03

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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 Information

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.

Notice Details

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 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

Aberdeenshire Council

Angus Council

Argyll and Bute Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Hillcrest Homes

Moray Council

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Lanarkshire

National Library of Scotland

New College Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Redress Scotland

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

Scottish Forestry

Scottish Police Authority

South Ayrshire Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

The Highland Council

University of Dundee

University of Strathclyde

University of the Highlands and Islands

West Lothian Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
57
Supplier Names

Evident Europe GmbH

The Lines Between Ltd.

D&J Taxis

Quo Imus Limited

Faithful+Gould

Oxford Instruments

boxxe Limited

WSP UK Limited

Harvey Nash

Venesky Brown Ltd

Richard Irvin FM Limited

Blue Triangle

Albion Environmental Ltd

Health Is One Ltd

Barnardo's

Taylor and Fraser

Gibb & Beveridge Engineering Agencies Ltd

ABACUS CREATIVE RESOURCES LTD

MGM Timber

icecream architecture ice cream

ARC Marquees Ltd

P1 Contractors

Ricoh UK Ltd.

EnviroCentre

Ipsos MORI

HC One Ltd

R Davidson Joiners & Builders

MRG Electrical Services Ltd.

Nucore Group Limited

Tracsis Traffic Data Limited

Dingbro Ltd

Adlib

CAS DUNCAN

Perth Radio Taxis Limited

Econ Engineering Ltd

ASA Recruitment

ACOEM UK Ltd

Royal Blind

The Good Joinery Co. Ltd

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

Orona Limited

AECOM

marport uk ltd

Turnitin UK

Lothian Motorcoaches

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Green Marine(UK) Ltd

Access Paysuite Ltd

Cello Signal Ltd

GRAHAM + SIBBALD Property Consults Ltd

Optimal Economics

Voluntas ApS

Phoenix Software

EJ Parker Technical Services (Scotland North) Ltd

Sureserve Energy Services UK

The Six Group Ltd

jm tree works

Further Information

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