--- title: "School of Biology - Nutrient Analyser" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795556" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795556" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795556.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795556.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS" published: "2025-09-09" --- # School of Biology - Nutrient Analyser Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795556 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795556) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795556.json) ## Summary The University of St Andrews, located in Guardbridge, Fife, has successfully completed the procurement process for a nutrient analyser to enhance research and teaching at its School of Biology's Scottish Oceans Institute. This tender, conducted through an open procedure, involved the procurement of goods classified under the CPV code 38434500. SEAL Analytical Ltd, a company based in Wrexham, secured the contract, which was signed on 3rd July 2025 for an amount of £72,175.17. The equipment, required to support marine and soil research through high-precision analysis, was expected to be delivered and operational by the end of July 2025 to ensure continuity in academic activities. This procurement presents business growth opportunities, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in analytical instruments and educational sector supplies. Companies capable of providing highly precise laboratory equipment, with expertise in serving educational institutions, especially within the environmental and biochemical sectors, would find this contract attractive. Furthermore, this project highlights the potential market for businesses that offer long-term technical support and maintenance services, as these are integral to the University’s requirements for warranty and software updates throughout the equipment's lifecycle. The emphasis on features like minimal reagent usage and compatibility with seawater samples suggests opportunities for innovation in sustainable research solutions. ## Notice The School of Biology - Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI) is seeking to enhance its research and teaching activity through the acquisition of a continuous/segmented flow nutrient autoanalyser. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The continuous/segmented flow nutrient autoanalyser should have the following features/capabilities or equivalent: Essential 5 (multi) channel capability - ammonium, nitrate/nitrite, phosphate, silicate, and a 5th channel either for separate nitrite quantification, sulfate or sulfide if possible. High precision/Low detection limits, high throughput (please specify detection limits in the methods for the above analytes, and number of samples per day) Compatible with seawater samples and sediment/soil extracts Auto-sampler (min 2 racks) Pump Cadmium coil/column for nitrate/nitrite analysis Software included Annual service contract after initial warranty period Additional consumable kits for each channel and tubing for the pump Accessories kit including at a minimum any tools, sample tubes for auto sampler racks Desirable Automatic shut down and reagent/wash valves for auto shut down Serial dilutor If a tenderer cannot meet the essential criteria or clearly demonstrate an equivalent, their tender will not be able to be further considered. Additional information The university would like to minimise reagent use so would prefer equipment that enables this. Delivery and Lead time The university needs the equipment to arrive on site prior to the end of July 2025. Installation and Training The university requires the supplier to provide comprehensive advice and assistance with installation of the equipment and training in how to use it optimally. Warranty & support On-site installation and training required to enable efficient use if the equipment. Technical support, including spare parts or discounted spare parts available for ideally at least 5 years is sought. Warranty package required (min 12 months from installation). Annual service & support contract (1st year after the warranty period included in this initial cost). Software updates provided free of charge over entire product lifetime Additional information: We would like to minimise reagent use so would prefer equipment that enables this. We will supply our own PC to run the instrument. Tenderers are asked to provide information about the specification required for the PC and any other requirements for its operation, considerations for warranty and software updates. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538827 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 9 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 8 May 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Jul 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £72,175 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS | | Locality | GUARDBRIDGE | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY16 0US | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead | | Westminster constituency | North East Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SEAL ANALYTICAL | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38434000 - Analysers - 38434500 - Biochemical analysers ## Release History - 9 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538827 - 17 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528585 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR528585 School of Biology - Nutrient Analyser - The School of Biology - Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI) is seeking to enhance its research and teaching activity through the acquisition of a continuous/segmented flow nutrient autoanalyser. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538827 School of Biology - Nutrient Analyser - The School of Biology - Scottish Oceans Institute (SOI) is seeking to enhance its research and teaching activity through the acquisition of a continuous/segmented flow nutrient autoanalyser. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk - http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795556 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews/aspx/Home - https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/media/procurement/supplier-registration-portal.pdf ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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