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title: "Scottish Health Survey 2026: Provision of a laboratory services for salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000802393"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "THE SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH (SCOTCEN)"
published: "2025-08-13"
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# Scottish Health Survey 2026: Provision of a laboratory services for salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis

Buyer: THE SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH (SCOTCEN)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000802393

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## Summary

The Scottish Centre for Social Research (ScotCen), based in Edinburgh, has concluded the procurement process for the "Scottish Health Survey 2026: Provision of a laboratory services for salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis". This procurement falls under the health industry category, specifically focusing on services related to laboratory analyses. The open procedure was completed, and a contract was awarded to BioApp Solutions Limited from Leeds. The procurement was part of the efforts commissioned by the Scottish Government to support the 2026 Scottish Health Survey. Key dates include the contract award on 13th August 2025, and the procurement involves activities in the UK, aligning with CPV code 71900000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in laboratory services, especially those with expertise in biochemical analyses such as cotinine and anabasine testing. SMEs like BioApp Solutions Limited can leverage such contracts to enhance their service portfolio and establish a reputation in the public health sector. Companies with a robust understanding of health survey requirements and those compliant with data protection protocols are well-suited to compete in similar tenders. The open procedure adopted by ScotCen provides an accessible avenue for businesses to enter the public procurement domain and potentially create meaningful collaborations within the health research sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Centre for Social Research is inviting interested parties to submit a proposal for the provision of Laboratory Services to conduct salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis to support the 2026 Scottish Health Survey (SHeS 2026). SHeS 2026 has been commissioned by the Scottish Government to the Scottish Centre for Social Research, who require a sub-processor to carry out cotinine and anabasine analysis for the study

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Centre for Social Research is inviting interested parties to submit a proposal for the provision of Laboratory Services to conduct salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis to support the 2026 Scottish Health Survey (SHeS 2026). The Scottish Government commissioned the Scottish Centre for Social Research to undertake SHeS 2026. The Scottish Centre for Social Research require a sub-processor to carry out cotinine and anabasine analysis for the study.

Renewal: May be extended on an annual basis up to 3 times

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536917 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Jul 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £81,125 |
| Lots value | £81,125 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £73,920 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | THE SCOTTISH CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH (SCOTCEN) |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH2 4AW |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BIOAPP SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services

## Release History

- 13 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536917
- 25 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533299

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533299&idx=1
  25th June 2025 - Invitation to tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533299&idx=2
  25th June 2025 - Response template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533299&idx=3
  25th June 2025 - NatCen Information Security Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN533299&idx=4
  25th June 2025 - Annex C Subcontract template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN533299
  Scottish Health Survey 2026: Provision of a laboratory services for salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis - The Scottish Centre for Social Research is inviting interested parties to submit a proposal for the provision of Laboratory Services to conduct salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis to support the 2026 Scottish Health Survey (SHeS 2026). SHeS 2026 has been commissioned by the Scottish Government to the Scottish Centre for Social Research, who require a sub-processor to carry out cotinine and anabasine analysis for the study
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536917
  Scottish Health Survey 2026: Provision of a laboratory services for salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis - The Scottish Centre for Social Research is inviting interested parties to submit a proposal for the provision of Laboratory Services to conduct salivary cotinine and anabasine analysis to support the 2026 Scottish Health Survey (SHeS 2026). SHeS 2026 has been commissioned by the Scottish Government to the Scottish Centre for Social Research, who require a sub-processor to carry out cotinine and anabasine analysis for the study

## Notice URLs

- http://
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000802393
- https://natcen.ac.uk/ScotCen
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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