--- title: "Purchasing of Microbiological Safety Cabinets Class II" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781810" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781810" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781810.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781810.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-10-29" --- # Purchasing of Microbiological Safety Cabinets Class II Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781810 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781810) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781810.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, based in Aberdeen, has initiated a tender process under the title "Purchasing of Microbiological Safety Cabinets Class II". This procurement falls under the general public services and welfare category and involves the purchase of five Class II Type B2 Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) for the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. The tender process is currently in the active stage and employs an open procedure with electronic submissions. Important dates to note include the tender period ending on 26 November 2024, with an award period starting the same day. The delivery of the new cabinets is expected between 30 December 2024 and 31 March 2025. This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in laboratory equipment and microbiological safety solutions. Companies with expertise in producing high-quality and reliable Biological Safety Cabinets will find this tender particularly suited to their capabilities. The required economic and technical selection criteria favour businesses that have demonstrated stable financial standings, relevant experience, and necessary technical facilities. Successful bidders would benefit from securing a contract with a major public sector player, potentially leading to further opportunities in the scientific and research sectors. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of five (5) replacement Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) Class II Type B2. The purchase of 5 new BSC is required to replace 5 existing BSC, 4 of which are reaching the end of their lives and 1 which can no longer function due to the inability to source parts. The provision of new BSC will be used for handling potentially pathogenic biological samples or for applications that require a sterile work zone and ensure that diagnostic/research processes are safe. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of five (5) replacement Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) Class II Type B2. The purchase of 5 new BSC is required to replace 5 existing BSC, 4 of which are reaching the end of their lives and 1 which can no longer function due to the inability to source parts. The provision of new BSC will be used for handling potentially pathogenic biological samples or for applications that require a sterile work zone and ensure that diagnostic/research processes are safe. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517142 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 29 Oct 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 30 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £95,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | 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 | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products ### Codes - 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment - 39141300 - Cabinets - 39141500 - Fume cupboards ## Release History - 29 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517142 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517142&idx=4 14th November 2024 - Questions and answers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517142&idx=3 4th November 2024 - Amended to procurement timetable in ITT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517142&idx=1 29th October 2024 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT517142&idx=2 29th October 2024 - Sch 14 - Terms and Conditions for Supply of Goods - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT517142 Purchasing of Microbiological Safety Cabinets Class II - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of five (5) replacement Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) Class II Type B2. The purchase of 5 new BSC is required to replace 5 existing BSC, 4 of which are reaching the end of their lives and 1 which can no longer function due to the inability to source parts. The provision of new BSC will be used for handling potentially pathogenic biological samples or for applications that require a sterile work zone and ensure that diagnostic/research processes are safe. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781810 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=781810 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=781810 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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