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title: "Scottish Cluster Scheme: Life Sciences"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000806125"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE"
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# Scottish Cluster Scheme: Life Sciences

Buyer: SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000806125

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## Summary

Scottish Enterprise, based in Glasgow, has conducted an open procurement process for the 'Scottish Cluster Scheme: Life Sciences', focusing on the development of a life sciences cluster across Scotland. This tender falls under the services category, specifically within the economic affairs classification (CPV: 73220000). The contract was initially active from August 7, 2025, with submission deadlines closing on 29 August 2025. Following the award phase starting on 29 August 2025, a contract was signed with CPI Ltd on 25 September 2025. The procurement process is complete, and the awarded contract is valued at £70,500.

This tender offers businesses in the life sciences sector the opportunity to engage in the strategic development of a cluster initiative, backed by Scottish Enterprise. Companies with a strong track record in cluster development and economic affairs in Scotland would be well-suited to partake in such opportunities, particularly those able to demonstrate capability and experience in engaging and leading a geographical or industry-specific cluster. The open procedure and requirement for consortiums offer additional avenues for collaboration among businesses, potentially fostering business growth and expanding professional networks in this region. Notably, electronic submission methods were utilised, simplifying the bidding process, and aligning with sustainable procurement practices via mandatory climate change plans.

## Notice

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier or consortia with a lead applicant (with whom SE would contract with) to deliver the development of the Life Sciences cluster pan-Scotland as set out in the ITT, to Scottish Enterprise.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier or consortia with a lead applicant (with whom SE would contract with) to deliver the development of the Life Sciences cluster pan-Scotland as set out in the ITT, to Scottish Enterprise.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in Regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540466 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 2 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE |
| Additional buyers | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 6HQ |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CPI |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73220000 - Development consultancy services

## Release History

- 2 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540466
- 7 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536572

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536572&idx=1
  7th August 2025 - P26-0036 - Invitation to Tender (ITT) - Scottish Cluster Scheme - Life Sciences
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536572&idx=2
  7th August 2025 - P26-0036 - ITT - Appendix 1 - Off-Payroll Working Rules Outcome
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536572&idx=3
  7th August 2025 - P26-0036 - ITT - Appendix 2 - Tender Response Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536572&idx=4
  7th August 2025 - P26-0036 - ITT - Appendix 3 - Monitoring Information
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536572&idx=5
  7th August 2025 - P26-0036 - ITT - Appendix 4 - Information Security Questionnaire
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536572&idx=6
  7th August 2025 - P26-0036 - ITT - Appendix 5 - Blueprint for Developing Clusters
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536572&idx=7
  7th August 2025 - P26-0036 - ITT - Appendix 6 - Cluster Honeycomb
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG536572&idx=8
  7th August 2025 - P26-0036 - SPD - Bidder 'Relevant Contract' Climate Change Plan Template 2025
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG536572
  Scottish Cluster Scheme: Life Sciences - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier or consortia with a lead applicant (with whom SE would contract with) to deliver the development of the Life Sciences cluster pan-Scotland as set out in the ITT, to Scottish Enterprise.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540466
  Scottish Cluster Scheme: Life Sciences - The purpose of this Invitation to Tender (ITT) is to appoint a single supplier or consortia with a lead applicant (with whom SE would contract with) to deliver the development of the Life Sciences cluster pan-Scotland as set out in the ITT, to Scottish Enterprise.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000806125
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/glasgow-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com/help/contact-us

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