---
title: "Purchase of Genetics Analysis Platform"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781426"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-01-27"
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# Purchase of Genetics Analysis Platform

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781426

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, based in Aberdeen, has completed an open procurement process for the provision of a Genetics Analysis Platform, with the final award made to Standard BioTools UK Limited. The procurement, categorised under General Public Services, involved several key dates, including the signing of the contract on 9th January 2025. The Genetics Analysis Platform will be delivered to the Freshwater Laboratory in Pitlochry. The overall contract value is GBP 127,732.75, and the tender status is marked as complete. Notable contact points include Bob McLeod of the Scottish Government, reachable via email at bob.mcleod@gov.scot.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in genetic analysis technologies, especially SMEs, as evidenced by the successful bid from Standard BioTools UK Limited, an SME. Businesses equipped with advanced technical solutions and those capable of providing high-quality and competitively priced genetic analysis services are ideally suited for such contracts. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, allowing broad participation and competitive bidding, which can enable growth and expand market reach for suitable suppliers in the field of genetic analysis and laboratory equipment.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Genetics Analysis Platform.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Genetics Analysis Platform.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522524 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £165,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £127,732 |

## 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 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM77 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STANDARD BIOTOOLS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432000 - Analysis apparatus
- 45214630 - Scientific installations

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522524
- 24 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516854

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516854&idx=3
  11th November 2024 - Questions and answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516854&idx=1
  24th October 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516854&idx=2
  24th October 2024 - Sch 14 - Terms and Conditions for Supply of Goods
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516854
  Purchase of Genetics Analysis Platform - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Genetics Analysis Platform.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522524
  Purchase of Genetics Analysis Platform - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Genetics Analysis Platform.

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