--- title: "Purchase of Ocean Acidification Analyser" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782220" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782220" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782220.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782220.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-11-04" --- # Purchase of Ocean Acidification Analyser Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782220 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782220) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782220.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has initiated a public procurement tender for the purchase of an Ocean Acidification Analyser. This tender, valued at £60,000, falls under the category of general public services and specifically involves the delivery of a continuous flow analyser to the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with key dates including an end date for submissions by 29th November 2024 and the award period starting on the same date. The contract period is set to commence on 30th December 2024 and conclude by 31st March 2025. The procurement method used is an open procedure, and electronic submissions are required. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific instruments, particularly those with expertise in marine and environmental analysis equipment. Companies with a proven track record in delivering high-quality analytical devices for measuring dissolved Total Alkalinity and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon in seawater would be well-suited to compete. The contract also favours businesses that can demonstrate robust economic stability, technical capability, and adherence to quality management standards. Securing this contract could lead to further opportunities through partnerships with the Scottish Government and its marine research projects. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a continuous flow analyser for the analysis of dissolved Total Alkalinity (TA) and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) in seawater samples for use in the Marine Laboratory and potentially in oceanographic cruises. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a continuous flow analyser for the analysis of dissolved Total Alkalinity (TA) and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) in seawater samples for use in the Marine Laboratory and potentially in oceanographic cruises. The continuous flow analysis system will be used by the Water Chemistry delivery area within the Science, Evidence, Data and Digital portfolio for the analysis of TA/DIC samples from the Marine Directorate (MD), part of the Scottish Government, groups and external customers for various purposes. The determination of TA and DIC allows to characterize the carbonate chemistry of the seawater. These data are routinely collected by MD environmental scientists to assess the levels of ocean acidification and its potential biological impacts in Scottish waters. This information is used to fulfil Scottish Government requirements for a number of statutory monitoring and report obligations about the status of the marine environment. They are also used by other MD colleagues and submitted to national/international databases. For these reasons the quality of these data is critical. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517451 | | 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 | 4 Nov 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 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 | £60,000 | | 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 | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | 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 | ## 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 - 4 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517451 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517451&idx=1 4th November 2024 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV517451&idx=2 4th November 2024 - Sch 14 - Terms and Conditions for Supply of Goods - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV517451 Purchase of Ocean Acidification Analyser - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a continuous flow analyser for the analysis of dissolved Total Alkalinity (TA) and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) in seawater samples for use in the Marine Laboratory and potentially in oceanographic cruises. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782220 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=782220 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=782220 - 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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