--- title: "Award of Automated Scoring System for analysis of micronuclei (MS-P-0377)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782532" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782532" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782532.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782532.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-02-06" --- # Award of Automated Scoring System for analysis of micronuclei (MS-P-0377) Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782532 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782532) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782532.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has awarded a contract to Evident Europe GmbH for the purchase of an automated scoring system to analyse micronuclei as part of the UK Clean Seas Environment Monitoring Programme. The system will aid scientists in the Science, Evidence, Data and Digital (SEDD) portfolio to monitor biological effects of contaminants in the Scottish marine environment. This award, part of a procurement process in the goods category, took place at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, with a total value of £22,035.40. The procurement has now reached the award stage, following a tender process initiated by the Scottish Government. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in scientific instrumentation, particularly those that develop and supply microscopes and automated microscope stages. Companies in the field of environmental monitoring and marine biology can leverage such tenders to expand their portfolio and establish a presence in government-led environmental initiatives. Evident Europe GmbH, demonstrating expertise in this niche market, has successfully secured this contract, highlighting the potential for growth and collaboration for similar businesses aiming to contribute to environmental monitoring and assessment programmes in the UK. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers invites bids for the purchase of an automated scoring system for analysis of micronuclei.This instrument will be used by scientists in the Science, Evidence, Data and Digital (SEDD) portfolio to analyse the micronucleus test, an indicator of genotoxicity which is included in the UK Clean Seas Environment Monitoring Programme (CSEMP). Monitoring of biological effects of contaminants in the Scottish marine environment supports Scotland's hazardous substances monitoring programme. Data generated from this is used in status assessment as part of environmental descriptors for the Scottish Marine Assessment, and UK Marine Strategy. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523346 | | 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 | £22,035 | | 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 | 45 | | 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; EVIDENT EUROPE; 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 - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes - 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes - 38519400 - Automated microscope stages - 38634000 - Optical microscopes ## Release History - 6 Feb 2025 at 10:37 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523346 ## 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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