---
title: "Invitation to tender for purchase of tissue processors and slide scanning microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a10f"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - MARINE SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-03-30"
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# Invitation to tender for purchase of tissue processors and slide scanning microscope

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - MARINE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02a10f

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## Summary

The Scottish Government - Marine Scotland is inviting tenders for the purchase of tissue processors and an automated slide scanning microscope. This procurement falls under the goods category within the microscopy industry, specifically classified as CPV 38510000. The project is currently in the award stage, with the contract valued at £64,865.40 signed on 1st March 2021. The appropriate delivery location for the awarded items is the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, UK. Interested suppliers were advised to register on the Public Contracts Scotland website for additional information and ensure timely electronic submission of their bids.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the scientific equipment and laboratory services sectors, particularly those that specialise in marine research and diagnostics. Companies that can demonstrate understanding and delivery of specifications, alongside robust service and warranty capabilities, will be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, those focusing on corporate social responsibilities and fair work practices will find this contract aligns with their operational values, enhancing their chances for success in this procurement process.

## Notice

Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of tissue processors and automated slide scanning microscope.

### Lot Information

Tissue Processors

Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of tissue processors and automated slide scanning microscope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006558-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,865 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - MARINE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SHANDON DIAGNOTICS LTD (T/A EPREDIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 15:08 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006558-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:615546-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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