--- title: "Purchase of Flow Imaging Microscopy System and Software" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000784058" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784058" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784058.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784058.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-02-11" --- # Purchase of Flow Imaging Microscopy System and Software Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000784058 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784058) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784058.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has announced the awarding of a contract for the purchase of a flow imaging microscopy system and software to Planet Ocean Ltd. This procurement falls under the industry category of general public services and education, with applications for climate change and ocean acidification monitoring. Located at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, this procurement process has progressed to the award stage, culminating with the contract signed on 10th February 2025. The tender was conducted through an open procedure, with submissions evaluated on technical solutions and pricing criteria. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses in the imaging and software sectors, particularly those specialising in environmental monitoring equipment. SMEs such as Planet Ocean Ltd, which has demonstrated relevant capabilities, are particularly suited to compete in such tenders. The successful bid of £105,044.99 highlights the essential investment in innovative technology to support long-term monitoring programmes. Businesses with experience in automated imaging and environmental impact assessment can leverage such opportunities to grow by fulfilling public sector demands for cutting-edge technological solutions. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a flow imaging microscopy system and software. Automated imaging is becoming increasingly used as a standard to support long term monitoring programmes. This has applications for identification of climate change and ocean acidification impacts and provide accurate field based carbon variables to feed into models to support provision of advice. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a flow imaging microscopy system and software. Automated imaging is becoming increasingly used as a standard to support long term monitoring programmes. This has applications for identification of climate change and ocean acidification impacts and provide accurate field based carbon variables to feed into models to support provision of advice. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523618 | | 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 | 11 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | 23 Dec 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 10 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | 30 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £125,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £105,044 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | PLANET OCEAN | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38510000 - Microscopes - 38511000 - Electron microscopes - 38511100 - Scanning electron microscopes - 38512000 - Ion and molecular microscopes - 38512200 - Molecular microscopes ## Release History - 11 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523618 - 22 Nov 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518906 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518906&idx=1 22nd November 2024 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV518906&idx=2 22nd November 2024 - Sch 14 - Terms and Conditions for Supply of Goods - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV518906 Purchase of Flow Imaging Microscopy System and Software - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a flow imaging microscopy system and software. Automated imaging is becoming increasingly used as a standard to support long term monitoring programmes. This has applications for identification of climate change and ocean acidification impacts and provide accurate field based carbon variables to feed into models to support provision of advice. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523618 Purchase of Flow Imaging Microscopy System and Software - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a flow imaging microscopy system and software. Automated imaging is becoming increasingly used as a standard to support long term monitoring programmes. This has applications for identification of climate change and ocean acidification impacts and provide accurate field based carbon variables to feed into models to support provision of advice. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784058 - https://planet-ocean.co.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000784058. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000784058.json.