---
title: "Award of Provision of Microscope Servicing"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000645987"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SASA - SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-04-13"
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# Award of Provision of Microscope Servicing

Buyer: SASA - SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000645987

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by SASA - Scottish Government, focuses on the "Award of Provision of Microscope Servicing," which falls under the services industry category. The tender period commenced on 1st April 2021 and will conclude on 31st March 2024. The awarding of the contract has already taken place, with a total value of £7,891 for the maintenance and servicing of microscopes. Interested parties are primarily located within Scotland, particularly considering the operational base of the buyer in Edinburgh.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment maintenance and servicing, specifically those equipped to handle microscope servicing. Companies that may thrive in this competitive environment include those with expertise in laboratory equipment maintenance, engineering services, and technology solutions. The contract also allows for potential growth through extensions, attracting suppliers looking to establish long-term relationships with public sector agencies.

## Notice

A 3-year contract (with the possibility of up to 2 x 1-year extensions) for the maintenance/servicing of microscopes held at SASA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411968 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Apr 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,891 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SASA - SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; ANGUS COUNCIL; ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED; CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COLLEGE; EAST AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; EDUCATION SCOTLAND; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND; NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH NATIONAL INVESTMENT BANK; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV2 7GB |
| 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 | Almond |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 48 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; ALLIANCE ELECTRICAL SERVICES; ALLPAY; ALLTEC CONSTRUCTION; APOGEE; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; ASTUN TECHNOLOGY; BIP SOLUTIONS; BWK RANGER SERVICES; CERA CARE OPERATIONS SCOTLAND; CLARK CONTRACTS; CLUCAS METHOD OF ENTRY; CONSILIUM CONTRACTING SERVICES; ELITE TRAINING AND CONSULTANCY (SCOTLAND; EPC SPORTS LTD T/A PRO SHOT SPORTING; GALLOWAY GROUNDWORKS; GEO-ROPE; GLADE DEER MANAGEMENT; GRANT THORNTON; GS CAMPBELL (CONTRACTORS; HARDIES PROPERTY & CONSTRUCTION CONSULTANTS; HARVEY NASH; IPSOS MORI; J & E SHEPHERD; JENNIFER WATERTON CONSULTANCY; JOHN BROWN (STRONE; LINK TREASURY SERVICES; LION SAFETY; LOTHIAN DAF; MAM CONTRACTING; MCGOWAN ENVIRONMENTAL ENGINEERING; MICROSCOPY SUPPLIES AND CONSULTANTS; ORANGETEK; PACEMAKER CLEANING SERVICES; PERTEMPS RECRUITMENT PARTNERSHIP; PERTH HOMECARE SERVICES; RB GRANT; RENTOKIL INITIAL; RESEARCH SCOTLAND; RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS; SOCIAL FINANCE; SPEAKEASY PRODUCTIONS; STUART WRIGHT CARE; THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP; THOMAS MENZIES (BUILDERS; UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY; URBIS SCHREDER; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38500000 - Checking and testing apparatus

## Release History

- 13 Apr 2021 at 11:14 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411968

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.acha.co.uk
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.east-ayrshire.gov.uk
- http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.gla.ac.uk/
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.nhsggc.org.uk/
- http://www.nls.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.sasa.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk

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