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title: "Scottish Health Survey 2026: Provision of a laboratory services for salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05539a"
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published: "2025-08-13"
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# Scottish Health Survey 2026: Provision of a laboratory services for salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis

Buyer: THE SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH (SCOTCEN)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05539a

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## Summary

The procurement process pertaining to the "Scottish Health Survey 2026: Provision of a Laboratory Services for Salivary Cotinine and Anabasine Analysis" was conducted by The Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen), based in Edinburgh, United Kingdom. This contract falls under the services category, specifically laboratory services, and is aimed at supporting the 2026 Scottish Health Survey. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, and it reached the award stage, with the contract being signed on 13th August 2025. BioApp Solutions Limited was awarded the contract, valued at £73,920. The tender invited submissions up until 28th July 2025, with the location for the delivery of services designated as the region of UKM.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses operating within the laboratory services sector, particularly those specialising in chemical analysis like salivary cotinine and anabasine testing. Companies that are adept in handling sensitive health data and comply with UK GDPR regulations would find this contract highly suitable. With the potential for future annual renewals, this engagement offers the prospect of sustained business growth. The contract's open nature encouraged participation, which would have appealed to small and medium enterprises, as evidenced by the successful bid from BioApp Solutions Limited, an SME based in Leeds.

## Notice

The Scottish Centre for Social Research is inviting interested parties to submit a proposal for the provision of Laboratory Services to conduct salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis to support the 2026 Scottish Health Survey (SHeS 2026). SHeS 2026 has been commissioned by the Scottish Government to the Scottish Centre for Social Research, who require a sub-processor to carry out cotinine and anabasine analysis for the study

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Centre for Social Research is inviting interested parties to submit a proposal for the provision of Laboratory Services to conduct salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis to support the 2026 Scottish Health Survey (SHeS 2026). The Scottish Government commissioned the Scottish Centre for Social Research to undertake SHeS 2026. The Scottish Centre for Social Research require a sub-processor to carry out cotinine and anabasine analysis for the study.

Renewal: May be extended on an annual basis up to 3 times

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048347-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,125 |
| Lots value | £81,125 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,920 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH (SCOTCEN) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 4AW |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOAPP SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 10:47 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048347-2025
- 25 Jun 2025 at 14:50 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035160-2025

## Notice URLs

- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802393
- https://natcen.ac.uk/ScotCen
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA13302

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