---
title: "Purchase of Autoclaves"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-040f02"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-11-25"
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# Purchase of Autoclaves

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-040f02

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender process for the procurement of three autoclaves to be installed in their research laboratory located at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. The tender, titled "Purchase of Autoclaves", falls under the industry category of sterilisation, disinfection, and hygiene devices, specifically classified under CPV code 33191110. The procurement stage is currently active, with important dates including the tender period ending on 27th November 2023 and the contract period expected to start on 27th December 2023 and conclude on 31st March 2024. The procurement is conducted using an open procedure and is covered by the GPA agreement.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific installations and sterilisation equipment. Companies with experience in delivering, installing, and maintaining autoclaves would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement includes criteria such as technical solutions, delivery and installation, maintenance and warranty, contract management, corporate responsibilities, and price considerations, providing a comprehensive scope for various business capabilities to be showcased. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with a proven track record and robust quality management systems have the potential to leverage this contract to grow their revenue and expand their market presence.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of three autoclaves to be installed in our research laboratory. The Scottish Ministers are currently operating two autoclaves within our research laboratory; a Priorclave PS/RSC/EH230 and a Priorclave PS/RSC/SH400D. These are now towards the end of their life and replacement of these by purchasing three autoclaves is the objective.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of three autoclaves to be installed in our research laboratory. The Scottish Ministers are currently operating two autoclaves within our research laboratory; a Priorclave PS/RSC/EH230 and a Priorclave PS/RSC/SH400D. These are now towards the end of their life and replacement of these by purchasing three autoclaves is the objective.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037936-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £117,669 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDLINE SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
- 33191110 - Autoclaves
- 45214630 - Scientific installations

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 08:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037936-2024
- 25 Oct 2023 at 15:41 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031526-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000748501
- 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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