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Award of Provision of qPCR Thermocycler

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

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02 Mar 2026 at 16:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government- SASA has completed the award stage of a public procurement process for the provision of a qPCR Thermocycler, with the contract signed on 3rd February 2026. The procurement was focused on goods, specifically laboratory, optical and precision equipment, and falls under the CPV code 38000000. The contracting authority, located in Edinburgh, has successfully awarded this contract to Bio-Rad Laboratories Limited. This award signifies the end of the procurement process, which went through a competitive tendering phase with four bids received in total. The value of the contract is £19,660.00.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses involved in laboratory equipment supply, particularly those specialising in precision and optical instruments. Companies like Bio-Rad Laboratories, which possess expertise in scientific equipment, are well-suited to compete for such tenders. Participating in similar procurement processes could drive growth for businesses by expanding their market presence and enhancing their portfolio within the public sector. The potential for future opportunities in this industry suggests robust prospects for firms eager to leverage their expertise in goods provision to the UK government.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of qPCR Thermocycler

Notice Description

1 x qPCR Thermocycler. See attached document for full information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000822826
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR550706
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
£19,660 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20261 months 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- SASA
Additional Buyers

ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL

CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
Postcode
FK10 1EB
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
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
Midstocket/Rosemount
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
13
Supplier Names

ANDERSON STRATHERN

ATKINSREALIS

BIO-RAD LABORATORIES

CEFAS

CHASE SERVICES GROUP

COLTART EARLEY

DALES MARINE SERVICES

GATHER

LLOYD

PARENTPAY

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

THINKS INSIGHT AND STRATEGY (BRITAIN THINKS

VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT

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