---
title: "Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000749028"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-07-30"
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# Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000749028

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is actively seeking an external service provider for the purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope for Marine Scotland, located in Edinburgh, Scotland (UKM). This procurement process is currently in the active tender stage, with a submission deadline on 27 November 2023 at 12:00 PM. The tender is conducted using an open procedure method, and interested suppliers are encouraged to submit their bids electronically. This tender falls under the "goods" category and is classified under CPV codes 38513100 and 38515200, indicating its relevance to microscopes and optical instruments.

This tender offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for companies specialising in scientific and optical equipment. Organisations, especially those with experience in providing advanced microscopy solutions, will find this contract beneficial. Given the specifications and procurement method, businesses that can ensure high-quality products and meet the specific requirements outlined by Marine Scotland will be well-suited to compete. Participation in this tender could bolster a company's portfolio with a significant contract from a reputable public sector entity.

## Notice

Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510880 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38513100 - Inverted microscopes
- 38515200 - Fluorescent microscopes

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510880
- 1 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491644

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV491644&idx=1
  1st November 2023 - ITT - Inverted Microscope
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV491644
  Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope - Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510880
  Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope - Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Purchase of a manual inverted light and fluorescence microscope

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000749028
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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