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Provision of Proficiency Testing Scheme

Scottish Government

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28 Apr 2026 at 01:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has concluded the procurement process for a "Provision of Proficiency Testing Scheme" under the Marine Directorate. Located in Aberdeen, this initiative falls under the services category and pertains to general public services as well as health. The procurement process was completed using an open procedure, reflecting a transparent and competitive approach. Key activities centred around proficiency testing for contaminants in sediment and biota, alongside water quality assessments. Wageningen University & Research has been awarded the contract valued at £6,870.35, with the contract signed on 23rd April 2026. The testing exercises will be based at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, UK region UKM50, with a delivery framework requiring ISO17043 accreditation.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental science, marine biology, and laboratory analytics, especially those with expertise in sediment and biota testing or water quality analysis. Companies possessing ISO accreditation and experience in proficiency testing schemes may find substantial potential in similar government contracts. The involvement of a large-scale supplier like Wageningen University & Research indicates a strong emphasis on quality and international collaboration, showcasing opportunities for capable firms to compete in future bids in these sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Proficiency Testing Scheme

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate is inviting a tender for the provision of a proficiency testing scheme for contaminants in sediment and biota and water quality parameters.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate require a supplier to provide a proficiency testing scheme for both sediment and biota exercises for organic contaminants and their supporting determinands, and water samples for chlorophyll, nutrients, salinity and ocean acidification parameters. The concentrations in the samples provided should be representative of the marine environment. There should be at least one exercise per year and the supplier should be accredited (ISO17043) for the provision of laboratory proficiency testing.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000830492
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554697
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

90714500 - Environmental quality control services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£6,870 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Wageningen University & Research

Further Information

Notice Documents

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