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title: "Provision of Photobioreactors"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000642580"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS')"
published: "2021-03-15"
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# Provision of Photobioreactors

Buyer: SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS')  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000642580

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## Summary

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is conducting a procurement process for the "Provision of Photobioreactors," focusing on the supply, installation, and servicing of four Photobioreactors for the cultivation of microalgae and cyanobacteria. This project is categorised under the goods procurement type and follows an open procedure. The procurement stage is currently in the Award phase, with the award having been made on 12 March 2021, and the total contract value set at £65,000. The project is located in Oban, Argyll, Scotland, and is identified by the classification code 38000000, related to education services.

This tender presents a considerable opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in biotechnology, agricultural technology, or environmental services. Companies with expertise in the supply and installation of photobioreactor systems, as well as ongoing servicing and support, will find this contract particularly relevant. Engaging with this procurement process can facilitate business growth by allowing suppliers to establish a working relationship with a notable central purchasing body in the education sector.

## Notice

Scottish Association for Marine Science is seeking to award a contract to a single supplier for the supply, installation, and servicing of 4 x Photobioreactors (PBRs) for cultivation of microalgae and cyanobacteria.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Association for Marine Science is seeking to award a contract to a single supplier for the supply, installation, and servicing of 4 x Photobioreactors (PBRs) for cultivation of microalgae and cyanobacteria.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409464 |
| 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 | 15 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £55,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS') |
| Locality | ARGYLL |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA37 1QA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Oban North and Lorn |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | VARICON AQUA SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

## Release History

- 15 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409464
- 29 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405321

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN405321&idx=1
  29th January 2021 - ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN405321&idx=2
  29th January 2021 - Appendix 1 - Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN405321&idx=3
  29th January 2021 - Appendix 2 - Terms & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN405321&idx=4
  29th January 2021 - Appendix 3 SPD (Scotland)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405321
  Provision of Photobioreactors - Scottish Association for Marine Science is seeking to award a contract to a single supplier for the supply, installation, and servicing of 4 x Photobioreactors (PBRs) for cultivation of microalgae and cyanobacteria.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409464
  Provision of Photobioreactors - Scottish Association for Marine Science is seeking to award a contract to a single supplier for the supply, installation, and servicing of 4 x Photobioreactors (PBRs) for cultivation of microalgae and cyanobacteria.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sams.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642580

## Provenance

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