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title: "Award of Purchase of Refrigerated Benchtop Centrifuge (MS-P-0306)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000753476"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-05-09"
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# Award of Purchase of Refrigerated Benchtop Centrifuge (MS-P-0306)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000753476

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the purchase of one refrigerated benchtop centrifuge to VWR International Ltd. The tender, titled "Award of Purchase of Refrigerated Benchtop Centrifuge (MS-P-0306)", was part of the goods procurement category. The tender period ran from February 16, 2024, to March 31, 2024. The buying organisation, Marine Directorate in Aberdeen, required the centrifuge for analysing chemical contaminants in marine sediments and biota for various environmental programs.

This opportunity caters to businesses in the laboratory equipment and supplies industry. Companies providing centrifuges, laboratory equipment, and accessories would be well-suited to compete for similar tenders. The contracting process reached the award stage, presenting a closed opportunity for interested suppliers. VWR International Ltd secured the contract, highlighting successful participation in the competitive bidding process. Participation in similar tenders can open doors for business growth and collaboration with government entities like the Scottish Government.

## Notice

Marine Directorate is inviting tenders for the purchase of one refrigerated benchtop centrifuge at Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.The refrigerated benchtop centrifuge is required as part of the analytical process leading to the analysis of chemical contaminants in marine sediments and biota (e.g. fish, shellfish, etc...). Analysis of organic and heavy metal contaminants in sediment and biota is required for the OSPAR Coordinated Environment Monitoring Programme (CEMP) and the UK Marine Strategy. Furthermore, analyses of organic and heavy metal contaminants is undertaken in Scotland by the MD as part of the UK Clean Seas Environment Monitoring Programme (CSEMP).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504965 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 May 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 May 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £6,477 |
| 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 | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FERGUSLIE PARK HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND; NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND; NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY; SCOTTISH FORESTRY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; THE SCOTTISH COURTS AND TRIBUNALS SERVICE; UNIVERSITY OF DUNDEE; WEST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; WEST LOTHIAN COLLEGE |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH4 3DS |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 42 |
| Supplier names | ALLAN INGRAM INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SERVICES; AMERESCO; ANDERSON STRATHERN; ARK; CCG (SCOTLAND; DFFC; ENABLE SCOTLAND; EPREDIA; FRBK; HAMILTON SALES AND SERVICE; HARPER MACLEOD; HAYS HYDRAULICS & MECHANICAL SERVICES; HERIOT-WATT; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; JEREMY BENN ASSOCIATES; KILO MARINE ELECTRONICS; KOMPAN; LEICA MICROSYSTEMS (UK; LORIEN RESOURCING; LOWMAC ALLOYS; LVSA; MEDIACOM; MITIE CLEANING & ENVIRONMENTAL SERVICES; MORTON FRASER MACROBERTS; NORDIC UNMANNED; PARTNERS IN ADVOCACY; POSITIVE QUALITIES; PROLUDIC; SHIMADZU; SKILLGATE; STIRLING PARK; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; TRIAGE CENTRAL; TURNER & TOWNSEND PROJECT MANAGEMENT; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; VWR INTERNATIONAL; WALK DIGITAL LIMITED T/A ADAPT2DIGITAL; WALKER LOVE; WELIN LAMBIE; WELLSIDE RESEARCH; WOODSONS OF ABERDEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 42 - Industrial machinery

### Codes

- 42930000 - Centrifuges, calendering or vending machines
- 42931000 - Centrifuges
- 42931100 - Laboratory centrifuges and accessories
- 42931120 - Tabletop centrifuges

## Release History

- 9 May 2024 at 19:24 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504965

## Notice URLs

- http://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.dundee.ac.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.fpha.org.uk/
- http://www.nationalgalleries.org
- http://www.nls.uk
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourtstribunals.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk
- http://www.west-dunbarton.gov.uk/business/suppliers/procurement/
- http://www.west-lothian.ac.uk/

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