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title: "Supply of Flow Imaging Microscopy System"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000751628"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-12-03"
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# Supply of Flow Imaging Microscopy System

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000751628

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, headquartered in Edinburgh, is seeking to procure a flow imaging microscopy system and associated software for the Marine Directorate, with delivery to the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. This procurement falls under the general public services category and is being conducted through an open procedure. Key dates include the submission deadline on 5 January 2024 and the contract commencement on 30 January 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £81,627, was signed on 4 November 2024 with Planet Ocean Ltd, a supplier based in Camberley, indicating the completion of the procurement process.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific equipment, particularly those with experience in providing high-quality microscopy systems for marine research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with robust technical capabilities, proven quality management systems, and a strong track record in similar contracts are well-positioned to compete effectively. By engaging in this contract, businesses can enhance their reputation within governmental procurement channels and expand their market presence within the public sector

## Notice

1.1 The Marine Directorate require a flow imaging microscopy system and software for analysis of morphometric measurements and differentiation of zooplanktonic groups.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Marine Directorate require a flow imaging microscopy system and software for analysis of morphometric measurements and differentiation of zooplanktonic groups. The equipment will be used to acquire morphometric measurements from images of zooplanktonic organisms that are collected weekly and processed routinely at 2 Scottish Coastal Observatory (SCObs) monitoring sites. The morphometric measurements will be used in size-based indices for the assessment of pelagic habitats around Scotland. The plankton team is part of the Climate Change Biodiversity and Ecosystems delivery area in Science Evidence Data and Digital Portfolio and zooplankton monitoring is a statutory obligation of the Scottish Government.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519517 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £81,627 |

## 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 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | PLANET OCEAN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 3 Dec 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519517
- 27 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493599

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV493599&idx=1
  27th November 2023 - ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV493599&idx=2
  27th November 2023 - Model Goods Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493599
  Supply of Flow Imaging Microscopy System - 1.1 The Marine Directorate require a flow imaging microscopy system and software for analysis of morphometric measurements and differentiation of zooplanktonic groups.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519517
  Supply of Flow Imaging Microscopy System - 1.1 The Marine Directorate require a flow imaging microscopy system and software for analysis of morphometric measurements and differentiation of zooplanktonic groups.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000751628
- https://www.gov.scot/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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