---
title: "Award of Analysis of Trace Metals in Sediment using a Total Digest Metals"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000695289"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-07-28"
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# Award of Analysis of Trace Metals in Sediment using a Total Digest Metals

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000695289

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, through Marine Scotland, has awarded a contract titled "Award of Analysis of Trace Metals in Sediment using a Total Digest Metals". This procurement falls under the services category, specifically within the marine industry, and is located in Scotland. The tender period commenced on 18th July 2022 and will extend until 31st March 2025. The total value of the awarded contract is £44,594. The successful bidder for this contract is Cefas, an analytic facility specialising in marine services.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the environmental and analytical services sector, particularly those that specialise in marine survey services. Companies with expertise in trace metal analysis and sediment examination would be well-positioned to compete for similar forthcoming contracts, thereby facilitating business growth in this niche field. The long duration of the contract also allows for potential collaborations or ongoing partnerships that could enhance service delivery and innovation.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Scotland is inviting a tender from analytic facilities to conduct analysis of trace metals in sediment using a total digest method

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454931 |
| 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 | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jul 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,594 |
| 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 | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5PH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 5 |
| Supplier names | AC'S TAXIS; CEFAS; THE RETAIL GROUP; UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 28 Jul 2022 at 10:13 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL454931

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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