---
title: "Award of Provision of Real Time PCR Cycler"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000657047"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-11-08"
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# Award of Provision of Real Time PCR Cycler

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000657047

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is overseeing the award process for a tender titled "Award of Provision of Real Time PCR Cycler," which falls under the goods category in the scientific equipment industry. This procurement is focused on the provision of a real-time PCR thermal cycler complete with associated software and a laptop. The procurement period commenced on 20th October 2021 and extends until 28th February 2026. The relevant organisations involved include Marine Scotland, which initiated the tender, and Life Technologies Ltd., the awarded supplier. The contract was signed on 18th October 2021, with a total value of £26,439.34.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those offering PCR technology. Companies that are well-suited to compete include manufacturers and suppliers of laboratory equipment, software providers, and those capable of delivering integrated solutions that encompass hardware and software. By engaging in this procurement process, businesses can establish valuable connections within the scientific community and potentially secure long-term contracts with public sector organisations.

## Notice

Marine Scotland invites bids for the provision of a real time PCR thermal cycler with software and laptop.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432364 |
| 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 | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Nov 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £26,439 |
| 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 | ARGYLL COMMUNITY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; COMHAIRLE NAN EILEAN SIAR; CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; NHS FIFE; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND; SOUTH LANARKSHIRE COLLEGE; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 66 |
| Supplier names | A & R WOODLAND CONSULTANTS; ABB LTD, TURBOCHARGING; ACCESS; AECOM; ARAMARK; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; ASGOG; BAKKER SLIEDRECHT ELECTRO INDUSTRIE; BALGOWNIE; BECTON DICKINSON; BOXXE; BRIAN G HANCOCK; C.S.TODD & ASSOCIATES; CACTUS CONSULTING; CITY BUILDING (CONTRACTS) LLP/RSBI; CONSILIUM CONTRACTING SERVICES; DELL; DMS PLASTICS; DONALDSON FORESTRY & FENCING; DTA ECOLOGY; EKOS; EXECUTIVE ACTION; EXPERIS; FISHTEK CONSULTING; FLEMING, FENCING & FORESTRY; FLUIDIGM; FORD MOTOR; GATENBYSANDERSON; HARVEY NASH; HENDERSON LOGGIE; IMENCO; IOD PARC; IPSOS MORI; IRON MOUNTAIN; KNOWLEDGE PARTNERSHIP; LIFE TECHNOLOGIES; LOCKIT SAFE; LORIEN RESOURCING; MACARTHUR GREEN; MACARTNEY; MACKAY MARINE SERVICES; MAM CONTRACTING; MCALLISTER LITHO GLASGOW; MEDINET; MURRAY FORESTRY; PALFINGER MARINE; PINNACLE PIPE SUPPLIES; QA; RISK MANAGEMENT PARTNERS; SIEMENS HEALTHCARE; SOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS / GIS247; SOPRA STERIA; SPECIALIZED SECURITY GUARDING; STORM TECHNOLOGIES; TAYLOR MCKENZIE RESEARCH & MARKETING; TENEO RESTRUCTURING; TETRA TECH; TRANTER; TSL CONTRACTORS; UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; WHY RESEARCH; XODUS AURORA; ZEEFAX |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38951000 - Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment

## Release History

- 8 Nov 2021 at 10:50 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432364

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.cne-siar.gov.uk
- http://https://www.nhsggc.org.uk/about-us/procurement/
- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://www.acha.co.uk
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.nhsfife.org
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.south-lanarkshire-college.ac.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk

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