---
title: "Cell Sizing & Counting Device"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-058a13"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE"
published: "2025-08-18"
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# Cell Sizing & Counting Device

Buyer: APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-058a13

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Cell Sizing & Counting Device" was executed by APUC Limited on behalf of the Scottish Association for Marine Science, classified under the industry category of measuring instruments. Located in the UKM77 region, the procurement has reached the award stage with a contract awarded to Meritics Ltd as of 18th August 2025. This procedure was carried out via a limited procurement method, specifically an award without prior publication of a call for competition, due to the necessity for technical compatibility with existing systems.

This tender presents significant opportunities for specialised businesses in the field of measuring instruments, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises capable of providing unique or highly specific technological solutions. The contract, valued at £59,360, is ideal for innovative companies that can offer compatible or integrative technologies aligned with existing infrastructures, supporting seamless data integration and continuity in research endeavours.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE FOR Cell Sizing and Counting Device

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for Cell Sizing and Counting Device.

### Procurement Information

This equipment can only be provided by Meritics as their system is a direct upgrade on our existing system, with the same User Interface, which will have the benefit of being entirely compatible with existing datasets and seamless continuation of ongoing research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049630-2025 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,360 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MERITICS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 15:50 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049630-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807540
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10402

## Provenance

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