---
title: "Award of Smartchip RT System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000719892"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE"
published: "2023-01-26"
---

# Award of Smartchip RT System

Buyer: THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000719892

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## Summary

The James Hutton Institute has awarded the contract for the "Award of Smartchip RT System" using a direct procurement method to TAKARA BIO EUROPE SAS. The contract, valued at GBP 230,123.08, was signed on 25th January 2023. The procurement falls under the main procurement category of goods and is related to Real-time Polymerase Chain Reaction (PCR) equipment.

This tender by The James Hutton Institute presents opportunities for suppliers in the Real-time PCR equipment industry. Businesses providing related goods and services, particularly those offering SmartChip RT System solutions, could find this procurement appealing. The award to TAKARA BIO EUROPE SAS demonstrates the potential for successful single-supplier contracts in this sector.

## Notice

640036 SmartChip(r) MyDesign Kit(430-000244) - 20/Pack Qty 6.00640037 MSND 384-well Source Plate andSeals (430-000258) - 120/Pack Qty 2.00640210 SmartChip(r) TB Green(r) GeneExpression Master Mix - 48 mL Qty 2.00640262 EU 3-day Training640022 SmartChip(r) Real-Time PCR System -Each Qty 1.00640033 SmartChip(r) Cycling Film(430-000114-10) - 10 per pack Qty 12.00

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469572 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £230,123 |
| 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 | THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; EDINBURGH NAPIER UNIVERSITY; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NHS LANARKSHIRE; ROYAL BOTANIC GARDEN EDINBURGH; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| 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 | 15 |
| Supplier names | DUNCAN WEMYSS; FORM BY THOUGHT; INCREMENTAL GROUP; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; KICK ICT; KNOXFIELD ESTATE SERVICES; METCRAFT LIGHTING; MHB CONSULTANTS; PROFESSIONAL COST MANAGEMENT GROUP; RITEMP SERVICES; SCOTGRAIN AGRICULTURE; SOILESSENTIALS; TAKARA BIO EUROPE; VENESKY BROWN; WE ARE SNOOK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

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

## Release History

- 26 Jan 2023 at 11:11 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN469572

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.hutton.ac.uk
- http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk
- http://www.rbge.org.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/

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