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24 Feb 2026 at 09:57

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government- SASA has recently awarded a contract for the provision of a Magnetic Bead Extractor, an initiative falling under the industry category of "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)." Located in Edinburgh, the procurement process has reached the award stage as of 24th February 2026. The process was initiated as a tender and resulted in an agreement valued at £20,100. The supplier selected to fulfil the contract is Life Technologies Ltd, situated in Inchinnan. The procurement underscores SASA's commitment to securing essential laboratory equipment through competitive procurement practices.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment manufacturing or distribution. Companies that can offer precision equipment would be well-suited to engage in similar future tenders issued by the Scottish Government. With a focus on goods within the laboratory and optical sectors, businesses aiming to expand their client base in public procurement may find this award indicative of ongoing opportunities in the public sector. This contract highlights the importance of innovative solutions in fulfilling government procurement needs, encouraging businesses to align their offerings with such requirements to achieve growth.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of Magnetic Bead Extractor.

Notice Description

1 x Magnetic Bead Extractor - see attached documents.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821221
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550202
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

38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,100 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 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

Clackmannanshire Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9FJ
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
Almond
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
16
Supplier Names

Life Technologies Ltd

Largs Yacht Haven Ltd

AECOM

thermo fisher scientific

Playscapes Scotland Ltd

Water Rescue Scotland

CAS DUNCAN

Echomaster Marine Limited

Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS)

Currie & Brown UK Limited

ScotFast Limited

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

3x1

Continuity2 Ltd

Blake Stevenson Ltd

Pye Tait Ltd

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