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title: "Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000633367"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-04-05"
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# Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000633367

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently conducting a tender for the procurement of an Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) aimed at replacing aging instrumentation used for water quality analysis. This procurement falls under the goods category and is located at the Freshwater Laboratory in Pitlochry. The open procedure procurement method is being applied, with the tender period scheduled to end on 13 November 2020 at 12:00 p.m. The award for this contract, valued at £59,537.52, was finalised on 26 February 2021.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses adept in providing scientific instrumentation and related technologies, particularly in the environmental and laboratory sectors. Companies that specialise in cutting-edge analytical equipment, particularly those with capabilities to offer innovative solutions that reduce operational costs, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, businesses with experience in governmental contracts and the ability to meet specific quality management standards will likely find this opportunity aligns well with their expertise.

## Notice

Marine Scotland invite bids for the purchaase of a replacement Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES). A replacement ICP-OES is being sought as the current instrumentation is nearing the end of life and new technology would reduce running costs.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland invite bids for the purchaase of a replacement Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES). Water quality analysis is required to assess relationships between freshwater fish productivity and hydrochemistry. These analyses are thus core to the development of improved salmon assessment methods and adequately assessing the evidence base for management interventions. A replacement ICP-OES is being sought as the current instrumentation is nearing the end of life and new technology would reduce running costs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411298 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | 22 Dec 2020 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £59,537 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38433000 - Spectrometers
- 38433210 - Emission spectrometer

## Release History

- 5 Apr 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411298
- 14 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397117

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397117&idx=4
  11th November 2020 - Questions and answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397117&idx=3
  14th October 2020 - Schedule 14 - Schedules to terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397117&idx=1
  14th October 2020 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT397117&idx=2
  14th October 2020 - Schedule 14 - Terms and conditions for supply of goods and related services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397117
  Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) - Marine Scotland invite bids for the purchaase of a replacement Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES). A replacement ICP-OES is being sought as the current instrumentation is nearing the end of life and new technology would reduce running costs.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411298
  Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES) - Marine Scotland invite bids for the purchaase of a replacement Inductively Coupled Plasma-Optical Emission Spectrometer (ICP-OES). A replacement ICP-OES is being sought as the current instrumentation is nearing the end of life and new technology would reduce running costs.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000633367
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
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