--- title: "Award of Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezer" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000805660" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805660" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805660.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805660.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA" published: "2025-09-08" --- # Award of Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezer Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000805660 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000805660) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000805660.json) ## Summary The procurement process for the "Award of Provision of Ultra Low Temperature Freezer" was conducted by the Scottish Government, SASA, based in Edinburgh. This contract, within the goods category, pertains to laboratory, optical, and precision equipment. The procurement involved direct awarding, which resulted in the contract being awarded to a single supplier, SciQuip Ltd, without competition. Located in Shrewbury, SciQuip Ltd is tasked with the supply, delivery, and installation of one ultra-low temperature freezer along with the disposal of an existing freezer. Key dates in this procurement include the award date of 8th September 2025, with the contract having been signed on 9th August 2025. The tender period is set to commence on 9th December 2025. This tender offers significant business growth opportunities for suppliers that specialise in precision laboratory equipment. Companies that excel in reliable delivery and installation services for technical equipment could have competed for such an award. The direct procurement method can be particularly advantageous for businesses that can demonstrate quality and reliability, as it eliminates the complications of a competitive bidding process. The value associated with this award further signals demand for highly specialised equipment, making it a lucrative sector for innovative businesses focusing on laboratory solutions. The expertise and niche capabilities of SciQuip Ltd demonstrate the kind of supplier well-suited for future opportunities with similar requirements. ## Notice Supply, delivery & installation of 1 x ULT freezer. Disposal of existing freezer. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538724 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Goods | | Procurement method | Direct | | Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 9 Aug 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £10,074 | | 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- SASA | | Additional buyers | EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FALKIRK COUNCIL; FIFE COLLEGE; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HISTORIC ENVIRONMENT SCOTLAND; LOTHIAN HEALTH BOARD; MORAY COUNCIL; NATIONAL GALLERIES OF SCOTLAND; NHS TAYSIDE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; PUBLIC HEALTH SCOTLAND; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD | | Locality | PERTH | | Post town | Perth | | Postcode | PH1 5PH | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Dunfermline Central | | Westminster constituency | Dunfermline and Dollar | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 51 | | Supplier names | ACE TAXIS PERTH; AKHTER COMPUTERS; APEM; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; ATKINSREALIS; AVISON YOUNG (UK; BARNETT WADDINGHAM; BAXTERSTOREY; BRB ELECTRICAL; CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; DATAVITA; DECIDING MATTERS; EKOS; ELEVATOR; ELIS; ENSCAPE CONSULTING; FAUN ZOELLER (UK; FISHERS SERVICES; G4S CASH SOLUTIONS (UK; GCU; GMG CONTRACTORS; GTR CONTRACTS; HAGS-SMP; HARVEY NASH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HEARTS & MINDS; IPSOS MORI; JUMP RESEARCH; LEITH CREATIVE AGENCY LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY; MAM CONTRACTING; MANIFESTO DIGITAL; MCGREGOR BOYALL ASSOCIATES; PERFECT SERVICE SOLUTIONS; RESOURCE FUTURES; RICARDO-AEA; RICHARD IRVIN FM; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SCIQUIP; SCOT J C B; SMITH AND SONS COACHES; SOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS / GIS247; STORY LEARNING; THE LINES BETWEEN; THE MEDIA SHOP SCOTLAND; THINKPROJECT; THOMAS & ADAMSON INTERNATIONAL; TONY WEIR CONTRACTOR; TRIANGLE CONSULTING SOCIAL ENTERPRISE; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; VERTURE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 8 Sep 2025 at 13:28 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP538724 ## Notice URLs - http://fife.ac.uk - http://historicenvironment.scot - http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot - http://https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/ - http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk - http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.falkirk.gov.uk - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.moray.gov.uk - http://www.nationalgalleries.org - http://www.nhslothian.scot.nhs.uk/ - http://www.nhstayside.scot.nhs.uk - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.ros.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/ - https://publichealthscotland.scot/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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