--- title: "Award of Purchase of De-Ionised Water System Type 2 (MS-P-0369)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781753" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781753" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781753.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781753.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-02-06" --- # Award of Purchase of De-Ionised Water System Type 2 (MS-P-0369) Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781753 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781753) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781753.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, based at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, has completed the award stage of the public procurement process for the "Award of Purchase of De-Ionised Water System Type 2 (MS-P-0369)". This procurement falls under the goods category, specifically primary water systems, and is intended for the Marine Directorate’s Freshwater Fisheries Laboratory in Pitlochry. The contract was awarded on 6th February 2025 to Avidity Science Ltd, located in Aylesbury, for a total value of £6,709. This procurement was initiated through a tendering process, and three bids were received. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacturing and supply of laboratory water purification systems. Companies specialising in laboratory equipment, particularly those offering advanced water filtration and purification solutions, would find this type of procurement fitting. The awarded contract highlights the potential for future opportunities in providing essential laboratory apparatus for government research facilities, thereby fostering the growth of businesses within the scientific equipment sector. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers invites bids for the purchase of a replacement type 2 water system at the Marine Directorate's Freshwater Fisheries Laboratory, Pitlochry.The current instrumentation is a Euro 10 reverse osmosis system with deionisation.This equipment is primarily used to provide type 2 water as feed water to a laboratory glasswasher and standalone type 1 water polishers. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523364 | | 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 | 6 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £6,709 | | 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 | ANGUS COUNCIL; CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; NHS LANARKSHIRE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) (NSS); THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Drum Brae/Gyle | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 44 | | Supplier names | A M DUNBAR ELECTRICAL CONTRACTOR; ACCESS; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; AVIDITY SCIENCE; BARNARDO'S; BROWNRIGGS; CARAT; CERTAS ENERGY; COMMUNITY INTEGRATED CARE; DFFC; DMA CANYON; DUNSTON (SHIP REPAIRS; ERIC BOYD FORESTRY; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; FORFEND INFORMATION SECURITY; FRANK NICOL FARM & GARDEN MACHINERY; GALLIFORD TRY CONSTRUCTION LTD T/A MORRISON CONSTRUCTION NORTH EAST; GTR CONTRACTS; HAGS-SMP; HARVEY NASH; HYDRO GROUP; JML CONTRACTS; JOHN MCGEADY; KPMG; LIZZY WHITEHEAD CONSULTING; LORIEN RESOURCING; MODULAR WEST; NORTHERN LIGHT CONSULTING; PERTEMPS; PERTH AUTISM SUPPORT; PERTH RADIO TAXIS; QIAGEN; REVINSON FIRE; ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND; SOCOTEC; TCE ELECTRICAL; THE MEDIA SHOP SCOTLAND; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; VENESKY BROWN; WALK IN THE GATE LTD (TRADING AS THE GATE WORLDWIDE; WASHCO; WEIR FORESTRY; WILLIAM WAUGH & SONS (BUILDERS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 31 - Electrical machinery, apparatus, equipment and consumables; lighting ### Codes - 31161400 - Primary water systems ## Release History - 6 Feb 2025 at 11:56 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523364 ## Notice URLs - http://crownestatescotland.com/ - http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot - http://www.angus.gov.uk/ - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.highland.gov.uk - http://www.moray.gov.uk - http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/ - http://www.nhslanarkshire.org.uk - http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - http://www.stir.ac.uk/finance-office/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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