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title: "Award of Purchase of a benchtop freezer dryer - MS-P-0086"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000655805"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-02-16"
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# Award of Purchase of a benchtop freezer dryer - MS-P-0086

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000655805

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## Summary

The Scottish Government conducted a procurement process for the award of a benchtop freezer dryer under the title "Award of Purchase of a benchtop freezer dryer - MS-P-0086." This contract falls under the goods category, specifically within the laboratory furniture and research services sectors. The procurement phase was completed with the contract being signed on 16th July 2021, following a tender period that ran from 20th July 2021 to 10th September 2021. The total value of the awarded contract amounts to £15,000, and the winning supplier was MechaTech Systems Ltd, located in Thornbury, Bristol.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in laboratory equipment, research services, and related goods. Suppliers offering similar products, such as freezer or laboratory furniture manufacturers, would be well-positioned to compete in future tenders. Companies looking to expand within the public sector should consider aligning their offerings with the requirements of governmental contracts in this industry, especially those focused on scientific and research development.

## Notice

See attached paperwork for details

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440958 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,000 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE; EDUCATION SCOTLAND; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REDRESS SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH HOUSING REGULATOR; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SOCIAL CARE AND SOCIAL WORK IMPROVEMENT SCOTLAND (CARE INSPECTORATE); THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 42 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; ALLISON & STIVEN; ALLPLAY IRELAND; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; ANDREW SHEPHERD CONSTRUCTION; ASA RECRUITMENT; BOXXE; CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; CUSTOM LABORATORY PRODUCTS; DTA ECOLOGY; ELEVATOR; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; G W AXUP; GENEWIZ; GTR CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; HENDERSON LOGGIE; HP; IAIN; JACKSON TRAWLS; KICK ICT GROUP; KOMPAN SCOTLAND; LOCOGEN; LORIEN; LORIEN RESOURCING; MCKINLAY CONSULTING; MECHATECH SYSTEMS; MGB PLASTICS; MURRAY FORESTRY; RICARDO-AEA; SCOTT YOUNG AND SONS; SPEAKEASY PRODUCTIONS; SRUC; STORM EVIRONMENTAL; STORM ID; SUNBURST SENSORS; SWANTON SKETCHES; TAY TAXIS; THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP; THYBOROEN SKIBSSMEDIE; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 39180000 - Laboratory furniture
- 39711120 - Freezers
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2022 at 16:21 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440958

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.careinspectorate.gov.scot
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.educationscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.hutton.ac.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.scottishhousingregulator.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk

## Provenance

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