---
title: "Award of Purchase of a fluorescent spectrophotometer for determination of enzyme activity - MS-P-..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000659978"
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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 fluorescent spectrophotometer for determination of enzyme activity - MS-P-...

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000659978

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## Summary

The procurement process, led by the Scottish Government, involves the award of a contract for the purchase of a fluorescent spectrophotometer to replace an existing device used in determining enzyme activity in biota samples. The main procurement category is goods, with a tender period that commenced on 13 September 2021 and concluded on 17 December 2021. The contract value is set at £48,000, and the award was signed on 8 September 2021. The process was classified under research services, specifically focusing on marine research laboratory services.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific instruments, particularly those that manufacture or supply laboratory equipment. Companies that can demonstrate expertise in research services, especially in marine environments, will be well-positioned to compete. With the increasing focus on marine biology and environmental sciences, suppliers that can provide innovative solutions and support services are likely to find fruitful opportunities in the evolving landscape of public procurement.

## Notice

Marine Scotland Science has a requirement for a replacement for an existing fluorescent spectrophotometer (Perkin Elmer LS55 fluorescent spectrophotometer) that is used to determine enzyme activity in biota samples.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440971 |
| 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 | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £48,000 |
| 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 |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB16 5GB |
| 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 | 37 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; ALLISON & STIVEN; ALLPLAY IRELAND; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; ANDREW SHEPHERD CONSTRUCTION; ASA RECRUITMENT; BOXXE; CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; CUSTOM LABORATORY PRODUCTS; ELEVATOR; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; G W AXUP; GTR CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; HENDERSON LOGGIE; HP; IAIN; KICK ICT GROUP; KOMPAN SCOTLAND; LOCOGEN; LORIEN; LORIEN RESOURCING; MCKINLAY CONSULTING; MGB PLASTICS; MURRAY FORESTRY; RICARDO-AEA; SCOTT YOUNG AND SONS; SPEAKEASY PRODUCTIONS; SRUC; STORM EVIRONMENTAL; STORM ID; SWANTON SKETCHES; TAY TAXIS; THE DIFFLEY PARTNERSHIP; THYBOROEN SKIBSSMEDIE; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2022 at 17:07 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440971

## 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.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

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