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Award of Provision of Filter Papers.

Scottish Government

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24 Sep 2026 at 12:28

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Government – SASA procured specified filter papers for its laboratory work. This is a goods requirement within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category (CPV 38000000). The contract covers the supply of the papers described in the procurement specification; the published summary does not identify individual paper types, quantities or delivery locations. SASA is the buying organisation. The requirement is focused on supplying laboratory filter papers rather than equipment or broader laboratory services, making it relevant to manufacturers, distributors and specialist suppliers able to provide the specified papers and meet the buyer’s supply requirements.

The procurement has been awarded to VWR International Ltd, and the resulting contract is recorded as active. The award value is £14,743. The award date is not stated. The contract was described as lasting three years, with the possibility of two further 12-month extensions; its stated period runs from 9 October 2026 to 9 October 2029. Two bids were recorded. The procurement description refers suppliers to the tender specification for full details, but the process data does not set out the evaluation criteria, eligibility requirements, or a named procedure or procurement method. No lots are identified. The awarded contract is for the supply of specified filter papers to Scottish Government – SASA.

This award demonstrates a defined public-sector requirement for laboratory filter papers from Scottish Government – SASA, with a multi-year supply arrangement and potential extensions. Suppliers best placed to compete when this requirement next comes to market will be those able to supply the exact paper specifications in the buyer’s technical requirements, maintain reliable product availability and fulfil recurring orders over a sustained period. Relevant competitors are specialist laboratory consumables manufacturers and distributors with established sourcing, quality control and delivery capabilities. The award also indicates that suppliers need to compete effectively against other providers: two bids were recorded. The contract is focused on filter papers, so credentials and capacity in unrelated laboratory equipment or general services are less directly relevant than product fit and dependable supply.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Provision of Filter Papers.

Notice Description

A 3 year contract (with possibility of 2 x 12 month extensions) for the supply of specified filter papers.Se ITT for full details.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000835487
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565193
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
£14,743 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
9 Oct 20294 years to go
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Argyll and Bute Council

Consumer Scotland

Dumfries and Galloway Council

Dundee City Council

Fife Council

Moray Council

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Borders Housing Association

The Highland Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBUGH
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
23
Supplier Names

VWR International Ltd

NEC Software Solutions UK Limited

FRP Advisory

Mitie

Turner & Townsend

Jump Research

Chase Services Group Ltd

Houlder Limited

IFF Research

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

GC Insight Ltd

Amey OW Ltd

Beam Up Ltd

Gemmell & Prout Marine Limited

Venesky Brown Ltd

SKODA UK

HaskoningDHV UK Ltd

William Yule & Son Limited

LEARNING POOL LIMITED

Abbeyfield Kirkcaldy Society Limited

Sanderson Government and Defence

Helpthemove Ltd

George Brown & Sons Engineers (Leith) Limited

Further Information

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