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title: "Purchase of Flow Imaging Microscopy System and Software"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04be1f"
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# Purchase of Flow Imaging Microscopy System and Software

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04be1f

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## Summary

The Scottish Government invites tenders for the purchase of a flow imaging microscopy system and software, classified under CPV code 38510000 (Microscopes). This procurement, falling under the general public services category, is in the "active" stage with an open procedure. The delivery location for this tender is the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, under the UKM50 region. The contractual period starts from 30th January 2025 and ends on 31st March 2025. The procurement process includes stringent selection criteria and scoring methodology. Key deadlines include a tender submission deadline on 23rd December 2024, aligned with the award period starting on the same day. The procurement is valued at £125,000.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in advanced microscopy and imaging solutions, particularly those with experience in environmental monitoring systems. Ideal candidates include companies capable of providing technical solutions, installation and training, along with robust support and maintenance services. SMEs like Planet Ocean Ltd, previously engaged in similar procurements, may find this opportunity particularly fitting. Businesses with strong financial stability and a demonstrated ability to deliver high-quality technical solutions are well-suited to compete, offering growth potential through alignment with national environmental monitoring initiatives.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a flow imaging microscopy system and software. Automated imaging is becoming increasingly used as a standard to support long term monitoring programmes. This has applications for identification of climate change and ocean acidification impacts and provide accurate field based carbon variables to feed into models to support provision of advice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a flow imaging microscopy system and software. Automated imaging is becoming increasingly used as a standard to support long term monitoring programmes. This has applications for identification of climate change and ocean acidification impacts and provide accurate field based carbon variables to feed into models to support provision of advice.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004466-2025 |
| 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 | 11 Feb 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £125,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £105,044 |

## 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 | PLANET OCEAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38511000 - Electron microscopes
- 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes
- 38512000 - Ion and molecular microscopes
- 38512200 - Molecular microscopes

## Release History

- 11 Feb 2025 at 08:41 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004466-2025
- 22 Nov 2024 at 15:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037876-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784058
- https://planet-ocean.co.uk/
- 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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