---
title: "Cell Sizing & Counting Device"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000807540"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE"
published: "2025-08-18"
---

# Cell Sizing & Counting Device

Buyer: APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000807540

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## Summary

The procurement process for a "Cell Sizing & Counting Device" on behalf of the Scottish Association for Marine Science was managed by APUC Limited. This contract falls under the Education industry category, with the procurement stage currently marked as complete, having reached the award phase. The end-user location for delivery is specified as region UKM63, with the tender having been awarded on 18th August 2025. The procurement utilised a limited method, avoiding a prior publication call for competition due to the specific compatibility needs of the equipment with existing systems, ensuring data and research continuity without interruptions. This contract, valued at £59,360, highlights a strategic approach to meet precise scientific research needs.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in scientific or educational equipment, particularly those capable of providing custom or technically specific solutions. Such opportunities benefit small to medium enterprises (SMEs) like Meritics Ltd, the awarded supplier, which can offer compatible upgrades seamlessly integrated into existing infrastructures. Businesses in the technical equipment supply sector, with a focus on innovation and compatibility, stand to gain a competitive advantage by aligning closely with the procurement demands demonstrated in this instance, thereby promoting long-term partnerships and sustaining research advancements.

## Notice

AWARD NOTICE FOR Cell Sizing and Counting Device

### Lot Information

Lot 1

AWARD NOTICE for Cell Sizing and Counting Device.

### Procurement Information

This equipment can only be provided by Meritics as their system is a direct upgrade on our existing system, with the same User Interface, which will have the benefit of being entirely compatible with existing datasets and seamless continuation of ongoing research.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537211 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Aug 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Aug 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 | £59,360 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE |
| Locality | STIRLING |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK8 2DZ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38300000 - Measuring instruments

## Release History

- 18 Aug 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537211

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537211
  Cell Sizing & Counting Device - AWARD NOTICE FOR Cell Sizing and Counting Device

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000807540

## Provenance

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