--- title: "Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000637698" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637698" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000637698.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000637698.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-03-29" --- # Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000637698 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637698) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000637698.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for the purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope, primarily for use by Marine Scotland. This contract falls under the goods category and is being executed through an open procedure. The tender is located in Edinburgh, with a deadline for submission set on 22 December 2020. The total estimated value of the contract is £65,000. Interested suppliers are encouraged to submit electronic bids, which must comply with the specified submission terms detailed in the contract notice. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific and laboratory equipment, particularly those that can supply advanced microscopy solutions. Companies that meet the minimum economic and technical requirements, including relevant experience and quality management certifications, will find this procurement process conducive to their growth. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the scientific sector are particularly well-suited to compete for this contract, given the specified contract value and the emphasis on innovation and quality. ## Notice Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410602 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 22 Dec 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £65,000 | | Lots value | £65,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £37,085 | ## 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 | N/A | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 34930000 - Marine equipment - 38510000 - Microscopes - 38513100 - Inverted microscopes - 38515000 - Fluorescent and polarising microscopes - 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes - 73110000 - Research services - 73111000 - Research laboratory services - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 29 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410602 - 1 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC400949 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400949&idx=1 1st December 2020 - ITT - Microscope and Camera - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400949&idx=2 1st December 2020 - T&Cs - Data Protection - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC400949&idx=3 1st December 2020 - T&Cs - Goods 2020 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC400949 Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope - Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410602 Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope - Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000637698 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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