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title: "Purchase of Nutrient Analyser"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781101"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-01-27"
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# Purchase of Nutrient Analyser

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781101

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, located at the Marine Directorate, Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, has completed the procurement process for the purchase of a segmented flow analysis system used for nutrient analysis in seawater and estuarine samples. The contract, designated under the title "Purchase of Nutrient Analyser," falls under the industry category of general public services and was conducted using an open procedure. The procurement process commenced with a tender stage in October 2024 and culminated with an awarded contract on 21st January 2025. SEAL Analytical Ltd, based in Wrexham, has been awarded the contract valued at £68,591 GBP. The analysis system is to be delivered to the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of laboratory analysis equipment, particularly those specialising in marine and environmental research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) like SEAL Analytical Ltd, which secured this contract, demonstrate the competitive advantage for companies possessing niche expertise in scientific instruments. Firms capable of providing high-quality technical solutions and possessing robust financial and technical credentials are well-suited to participate in similar tenders, contributing to advancements in marine science while growing their business through substantial government contracts.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a segmented flow analysis system for the analysis of dissolved nutrients (nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, silicate and ammonia) in saline estuarine and seawater samples for use in the Marine Laboratory and in oceanographic cruises

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a segmented flow analysis system for the analysis of dissolved nutrients (nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, silicate and ammonia) in saline estuarine and seawater samples for use in the Marine Laboratory and in oceanographic cruises.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522519 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £90,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £68,591 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | SEAL ANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 38434000 - Analysers
- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522519
- 21 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516604

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516604&idx=3
  6th November 2024 - Questions and answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516604&idx=1
  21st October 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516604&idx=2
  21st October 2024 - Sch 14 - Terms and Conditions for Supply of Goods
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516604
  Purchase of Nutrient Analyser - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a segmented flow analysis system for the analysis of dissolved nutrients (nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, silicate and ammonia) in saline estuarine and seawater samples for use in the Marine Laboratory and in oceanographic cruises
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522519
  Purchase of Nutrient Analyser - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a segmented flow analysis system for the analysis of dissolved nutrients (nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, silicate and ammonia) in saline estuarine and seawater samples for use in the Marine Laboratory and in oceanographic cruises

## Notice URLs

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- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781101
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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