---
title: "Purchase of Autoclaves"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000748501"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-11-25"
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# Purchase of Autoclaves

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000748501

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, operating from the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, has recently completed the procurement process for the purchase of three new autoclaves for their research laboratory. This tender, identified as CASE/216380, falls under the 'General public services' industry category. The procurement process used an open procedure, allowing for maximum competition, and the contract was awarded to Medline Scientific. The key dates in this procurement were the tender submission deadline on 27 November 2023 and the contract signing on 1 October 2024. The total contract value is £117,669.73.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and scientific instruments. Companies with expertise in providing high-quality autoclaves and related maintenance services could find lucrative and long-term partnerships with the Scottish Government. This procurement has been particularly beneficial for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as demonstrated by the successful bid from Medline Scientific. Businesses with a solid track record in delivering technical solutions and maintaining high standards of quality management would be well-suited to compete for such opportunities, fostering growth and expanding their market presence.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of three autoclaves to be installed in our research laboratory. The Scottish Ministers are currently operating two autoclaves within our research laboratory; a Priorclave PS/RSC/EH230 and a Priorclave PS/RSC/SH400D. These are now towards the end of their life and replacement of these by purchasing three autoclaves is the objective.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of three autoclaves to be installed in our research laboratory. The Scottish Ministers are currently operating two autoclaves within our research laboratory; a Priorclave PS/RSC/EH230 and a Priorclave PS/RSC/SH400D. These are now towards the end of their life and replacement of these by purchasing three autoclaves is the objective.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518933 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2024 |
| Contract period | 27 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £117,669 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| 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 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MEDLINE SCIENTIFIC |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 33191000 - Sterilisation, disinfection and hygiene devices
- 33191110 - Autoclaves
- 45214630 - Scientific installations

## Release History

- 25 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518933
- 25 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491221

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491221&idx=4
  15th November 2023 - Further questions and answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491221&idx=3
  2nd November 2023 - Questions and answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491221&idx=1
  25th October 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491221&idx=2
  25th October 2023 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Supply of Goods
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491221
  Purchase of Autoclaves - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of three autoclaves to be installed in our research laboratory. The Scottish Ministers are currently operating two autoclaves within our research laboratory; a Priorclave PS/RSC/EH230 and a Priorclave PS/RSC/SH400D. These are now towards the end of their life and replacement of these by purchasing three autoclaves is the objective.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518933
  Purchase of Autoclaves - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of three autoclaves to be installed in our research laboratory. The Scottish Ministers are currently operating two autoclaves within our research laboratory; a Priorclave PS/RSC/EH230 and a Priorclave PS/RSC/SH400D. These are now towards the end of their life and replacement of these by purchasing three autoclaves is the objective.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
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