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Award

26 Feb 2026 at 17:05

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process involves the Scottish Government, specifically its Marine Directorate, seeking tenders for the procurement of an under-bench laboratory glass washer/dryer tailored for the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. This falls under the industry category of goods, with a focus on washer/dryers, and is identified by CPV code 39713210. The procurement has reached the award stage, as of 26 February 2026, with CAS DUNCAN securing the contract valued at £14,153. This initiative aims to support various scientific divisions within the Marine Laboratory, including Fish Health, Water Chemistry, Biological Effects, and Invasive non-native species. The procurement method is a formal tender, aimed at acquiring essential equipment for scientific analysis and diagnostic purposes.

This tender offers business growth opportunities for suppliers specialising in laboratory equipment, especially those dealing with washer/dryers and similar scientific apparatus. Businesses with expertise in supplying laboratory solutions for scientific and environmental analysis would find this contract opportunity highly beneficial. Given the nature of the procurement, companies with experience in the marine or environmental science sectors are particularly well-suited to compete, offering them the chance to enhance their portfolio within government-related scientific projects. The requirement for high-quality, durable laboratory equipment opens doors for innovative suppliers to engage with the Scottish Government and potentially establish longer-term collaborations.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Purchase of Laboratory Glass Washer (MS-P-0456)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the purchase of an under-bench laboratory glass washer/dryer for the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen.The laboratory glass washer is required by several groups within the Science division (Fish Health, Water Chemistry, Biological Effects and Invasive non-native species) for the washing of the glassware associated with the analysis of biological effects, water chemistry, non-native invasive species and for the diagnosis of fish and shellfish diseases.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821216
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550531
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

39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products


CPV Codes

39713210 - Washer/dryers

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,153 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Feb 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Forestry and Land Scotland

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

CAS DUNCAN

Largs Yacht Haven Ltd

AECOM

thermo fisher scientific

Playscapes Scotland Ltd

Water Rescue Scotland

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