---
title: "Invitation to tender for purchase of tissue processors and slide scanning microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000639105"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - MARINE SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-03-30"
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# Invitation to tender for purchase of tissue processors and slide scanning microscope

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - MARINE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000639105

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government - Marine Scotland, which is located at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh. This tender titled "Invitation to tender for purchase of tissue processors and slide scanning microscope" has reached the award stage. The procurement falls under the goods category and was initiated through an open procedure. The contract involves the supply of tissue processors and an automated slide scanning microscope for the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, with a total contract value of £198,958.11. The relevant dates include the contract being signed on 25th February 2021.

This opportunity presents significant potential for businesses specialising in medical or laboratory equipment, particularly those offering high-quality tissue processing technology. Companies capable of adhering to strict quality standards and possessing relevant experience would be well-positioned to compete, especially those that can demonstrate compliance with health and safety regulations and exhibit a strong past performance record in similar contracts. This tender is also ideal for larger suppliers with existing relationships within public sector frameworks.

## Notice

Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of tissue processors and automated slide scanning microscope.

### Lot Information

Tissue Processors

Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of tissue processors and automated slide scanning microscope.

Slide Scanning Microscope

Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of tissue processors and automated slide scanning microscope.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410762 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jan 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | 17 Feb 2021 - 25 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £64,865 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT - MARINE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | OLYMPUS KEYMED; SHANDON DIAGNOTICS LTD (T/A EPREDIA |

## 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
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410762
- 30 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410755
- 15 Dec 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402409

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402409&idx=7
  5th January 2021 - Security and access to buildings form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402409&idx=6
  5th January 2021 - Floor plan to show the space
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402409&idx=5
  5th January 2021 - First picture of the lab showing the space
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402409&idx=1
  17th December 2020 - ITT - Slide Scanning Microscope
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402409&idx=2
  17th December 2020 - Price Proposal - Slide Scanning Microscope
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402409&idx=3
  17th December 2020 - Slide Scanning Microscope - T&Cs Data Protection
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC402409&idx=4
  17th December 2020 - T&Cs - Slide Scanning Microscope
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC402409
  Invitation to tender for purchase of tissue processors and slide scanning microscope - Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of tissue processors and automated slide scanning microscope.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410762
  Invitation to tender for purchase of tissue processors and slide scanning microscope - Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of tissue processors and automated slide scanning microscope.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410755
  Invitation to tender for purchase of tissue processors and slide scanning microscope - Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of tissue processors and automated slide scanning microscope.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000639105
- https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- 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

## Provenance

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