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Award of Provision of a medium/high throughput magnetic bead DNA purification system (reissue)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

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10 Mar 2026 at 14:04

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government's division, SASA, located in Edinburgh, has recently concluded an award stage for a procurement process concerning laboratory equipment. The tender, titled "Award of Provision of a medium/high throughput magnetic bead DNA purification system (reissue)," falls under the goods category, specifically laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement concluded with Life Technologies Ltd, based in Inchinnan, being announced as the supplier on 10th March 2026. The contract has been signed and is active as of 3rd October 2026, with a total value of £36,500 GBP.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and solutions, particularly those with expertise in DNA purification systems, to explore similar tenders and engage in collaborations with public sector entities like the Scottish Government. With an emphasis on medium/high throughput purification technology, companies that can meet such specifications and offer competitive pricing could find substantial opportunities for growth and expansion in public sector procurement. Businesses delivering innovative and precision laboratory solutions are well-positioned to compete in future tenders of this nature.

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Notice Title

Award of Provision of a medium/high throughput magnetic bead DNA purification system (reissue)

Notice Description

1 x medium/high throughput magnetic bead DNA purification system. See attached documents for full information.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825069
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551366
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
£36,500 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 20264 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- SASA
Additional Buyers

ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

NHS FIFE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

VISITSCOTLAND

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
DUNFERMLINE
Postcode
KY12 0SU
Post Town
Kirkcaldy
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
7
Supplier Names

AGRICAR

DWF

HARLOW PRINTING LIMITED T/A HARLOW SOLUTIONS

LEATHAN TAXIS

LIFE TECHNOLOGIES

PROCAST BUILDING CONTRACTORS

VENESKY BROWN

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