---
title: "Invitation to tender for purchase of tissue processors and slide scanning microscope"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02a116"
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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-02a116

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## Summary

The Scottish Government - Marine Scotland has completed a procurement process for the purchase of tissue processors and an automated slide scanning microscope. This tender was initiated under an open procedure, classifying the requirement within the goods category, specifically in the microscopy industry. The relevant delivery location for the successful supplier is the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. The contract, valued at approximately £134,092.71, was signed on 25 February 2021 and corresponds to a lot titled "Slide Scanning Microscope." Interested suppliers were encouraged to respond electronically and to ensure timely submissions to avoid issues with closing deadlines.

This contract presents significant opportunities for companies specialising in scientific equipment and related services, particularly those involved in manufacturing or supplying laboratory instruments. Businesses with capabilities in customer service, warranty provisions, risk management, and fair work practices would be well-suited to compete for future tenders in similar categories. Engaging in such procurement processes could foster business growth by aligning with public sector needs and enhancing visibility among key government buyers like Marine Scotland.

## 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

Slide Scanning Microscope

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/006565-2021 |
| 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 | 25 Feb 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 | £134,092 |

## 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 | OLYMPUS KEYMED |

## 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 15:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/006565-2021

## 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

## Provenance

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