---
title: "Award of Preventative maintenance of balances - MS-P-0250"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000734738"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-08-24"
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# Award of Preventative maintenance of balances - MS-P-0250

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000734738

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the preventative maintenance of balances for Marine Scotland. The contract was directly awarded to European Instruments Ltd without competition. The procurement method is for services, falling under the main procurement category of laboratory services. The contract period runs from August 7, 2023, to July 26, 2026.

This tender presents a growth opportunity for businesses specializing in laboratory services, particularly those involved in laboratory furniture and research laboratory services. Companies adept at providing maintenance services for scientific equipment may find this tender of interest due to the nature of the contract and the specific requirements outlined. With the Scottish Government as the buying organisation, businesses in the services sector should consider engaging in direct procurement processes to explore similar opportunities for business expansion.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Scotland have a requirement to service a number of balances at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486725 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 24 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £5,925 |
| 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 | ANGUS COUNCIL; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL; PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND; RENFREWSHIRE COUNCIL; SCOTTISH AMBULANCE SERVICE; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 5NX |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM92 Dumfries and Galloway |
| Local authority | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Electoral ward | Nith |
| Westminster constituency | Dumfries and Galloway |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 44 |
| Supplier names | 3X1 GROUP; A & R WOODLAND CONSULTANTS; A2B TAXIS; ACE TAXIS PERTH; ALBION ENVIRONMENTAL; ALLANDER SECURITY; AMEY OW; AMP CLEAN ENERGY SERVICES; ARNOLD CLARK VEHICLE MANAGEMENT; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; ATHLON MOBILITY SERVICES; D&J TAXIS; DEREK BRIGHT; DESIGNED4SUCCESS; DFFC; DIZZYFISH; DMFCA; EUROPEAN INSTRUMENTS; FAIR CITY TAXIS; FAUN ZOELLER (UK; GRANTS BALLINDALLOCH TIMBER HAULAGE; HARVEY NASH; J THOMSON COLOUR PRINTERS; JANE MCINTOSH; JENNIFER GILRUTH; KC SCAFFOLDING; LORIEN RESOURCING; LUX EXECUTIVE TRAVEL; MCALLISTER LITHO GLASGOW; NADEEM JAVED; NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH; PERTH RADIO TAXIS; PLAYSCAPES SCOTLAND; PROLUDIC; RESEARCH SCOTLAND; SANGSTER ELECTRICAL; STOBSWELL CABS; STORM ID; TAYLOR & FRASER; TOYOTA (GB; UNION TECHNICAL SERVICES; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; WAHID TAXIS |

## 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
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services

## Release History

- 24 Aug 2023 at 13:32 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG486725

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://healthcareimprovementscotland.org
- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.renfrewshire.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/

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