---
title: "Award of Service Contract for Microfluidic Platform (MS-P-0423)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000813466"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-29"
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# Award of Service Contract for Microfluidic Platform (MS-P-0423)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000813466

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, specifically the Marine Directorate, has awarded a two-year service contract for the maintenance of a Microfluidic Platform, known as the Standard Bio Tools Juno System. This procurement process falls under the service category, with a focus on preventive and repair maintenance. Located in Aberdeen, Scotland, the goal is to ensure optimal performance and reliability of the equipment, crucial for the success of research projects. The contract was concluded on 29th March 2026 during the award stage, with the supplier being Standard BioTools UK Limited. The total value of the contract amounts to £22,434.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in precision equipment maintenance services. Companies that provide high-quality repair and upkeep can benefit from long-term partnerships with governmental bodies. Those with expertise in the microfluidic instrumentation sector could particularly thrive, given the need for ensuring reliability and performance. The involvement of the Scottish Government as a buyer further underscores the reliability and scope of potential future contracts within this domain.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Directorate invites tenders for a two year service contract for our Microfluidic Platform.The instrument is a Standard Bio Tools Juno System.The service contract is required to allow the Juno to run to optimal performance and reliability over a two year duration and to ensure that research projects that rely on the equipment are run to budget and on time.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552723 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £22,434 |
| 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 |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; STRATHCLYDE PARTNERSHIP FOR TRANSPORT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3YY |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Motherwell South East and Ravenscraig |
| Westminster constituency | Motherwell, Wishaw and Carluke |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 7 |
| Supplier names | ESRI (UK; HARPER MACLEOD; HAYS HYDRAULICS & MECHANICAL SERVICES; JOANNE FORD COMMUNICATIONS; LOCHLIE CONSTRUCTION; STANDARD BIOTOOLS; THE CAWTHRON INSTITUTE TRUST BOARD TRADING AS THE CAWTHRON INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50324200 - Preventive maintenance services
- 50430000 - Repair and maintenance services of precision equipment
- 50800000 - Miscellaneous repair and maintenance services

## Release History

- 29 Mar 2026 at 15:38 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552723

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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