---
title: "Award of CT1332 Supply and Delivery of Microbiological Culture Media"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000771987"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL"
published: "2024-08-15"
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# Award of CT1332 Supply and Delivery of Microbiological Culture Media

Buyer: THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000771987

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## Summary

The City of Edinburgh Council has conducted a procurement process for the "Award of CT1332 Supply and Delivery of Microbiological Culture Media." This tender falls under the industry category of microbiological cultures and involves the purchase of dehydrated culture media, ready-to-use culture media, and associated reagents and materials needed for analysing food and water samples. The buying organisation is located in Edinburgh, and the process has reached the award stage as of 15 August 2024. The procurement method employed was direct, meaning the contract was awarded to a single supplier without competition. The contract was awarded to Thermo Fisher Diagnostics Limited.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses specialising in microbiological culture media and related materials, particularly those capable of supplying dehydrated and ready-to-use culture media and reagents. As the contract with the City of Edinburgh Council covers the needs of nine local authorities and private customers, suppliers can expect significant volume and an ongoing demand for services. Businesses with a strong portfolio in scientific and diagnostic supplies, especially those targeting public sector contracts, would be well-suited to compete in future opportunities like this.

## Notice

The Scientific Services department of the City of Edinburgh Council (the Council) has the requirement to purchase dehydrated culture media, ready to use culture media and associated reagents and materials to analyse food and water samples from nine local authorities and private customers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512139 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Aug 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £541,763 |
| 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 | THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; CLYDE VALLEY HOUSING ASSOCIATION LIMITED; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS SCOTLAND; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH FORESTRY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH PROCUREMENT ALLIANCE; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; STIRLING COUNCIL |
| Locality | AYR |
| Post town | Kilmarnock |
| Postcode | KA7 1DR |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 28 |
| Supplier names | ADVICEUK; AILSA BUILDING CONTRACTORS; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; CALEDONIAN MAINTENANCE SERVICES; HAMILTONS ENVIRONMENTAL; HARPER MACLEOD; HARVEY NASH; INDIGO FITNESS; JAMES D BILSLAND; JOHN WALKER; KARING INTERNATIONAL; LORIEN RESOURCING; LUCE BAY PLANT HIRE; NATIONAL TIMBER GROUP T/A REMBRAND TIMBER & THORNBRIDGE SAWMILLS; PRIORY ELDERLY CARE; PULSE FITNESS; RSM UK AUDIT; SCARF; SIDEY SOLUTIONS; STANFORD COACHWORKS AND MOBILITY SERVICES; STANTEC; THERMO FISHER DIAGNOSITCS; VENESKY BROWN; WEIR FORESTRY; WESTWIND ECOLOGY; WSP; WYBONE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 33 - Medical equipments, pharmaceuticals and personal care products

### Codes

- 33698100 - Microbiological cultures

## Release History

- 15 Aug 2024 at 12:35 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512139

## Notice URLs

- http://https://cvha.co.uk/
- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottishprocurement.scot
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk/procurement

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