---
title: "Purchase of Safety Cabinets"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000813471"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813471"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000813471.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000813471.json"
source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-16"
---

# Purchase of Safety Cabinets

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000813471

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813471)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000813471.json)

## Summary

The Scottish Government has concluded an open procurement process for the purchase of safety cabinets, titled "Purchase of Safety Cabinets." This tender involved the acquisition of biological safety cabinets and laminar flow cabinets to be delivered to the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. The procurement process, with an award and contract stage finalising on the 16th of March 2026, involved a public contract with a total estimated value of GBP 148,000. Tenders were invited under an open procedure, with awards given under two lots. The award, made on the 27th of February 2026, went to Laboratory Specialist Services Ltd, a small and medium-sized enterprise (SME), indicating the Scottish Government’s engagement with smaller businesses through this procurement effort.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for businesses involved in manufacturing and supplying laboratory equipment, particularly those that focus on providing high-quality technical solutions. SMEs in the lab equipment industry can find this an attractive opportunity due to the open procedure which allows wider participation. Companies with experience in delivering technical solutions for public sector entities, especially those specialising in biological safety and laminar flow technologies, stand to benefit from participating in such procurement opportunities. Access to such government contracts can also help businesses expand their portfolio and credibility in the laboratory equipment supply sector.

## Notice

1.1 The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the following requirements:- a) Purchase of 3 Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) and 1 Laminar Flow Cabinet (Lot 1); b) Purchase of 6 Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) with 100% Extraction (Lot 2).

### Lot Information

Cabinets and Laminar Flow

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of 3 Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) and 1 Laminar Flow Cabinet.

Full Extraction Cabinets

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of 6 Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) with 100% Extraction.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551742 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | 29 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £148,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £126,955 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LABORATORY SPECIALIST SERVICES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 39 - Furniture (incl. office furniture), furnishings, domestic appliances (excl. lighting) and cleaning products

### Codes

- 35113200 - Nuclear, biological, chemical and radiological protection equipment
- 39141300 - Cabinets
- 39141500 - Fume cupboards

## Release History

- 16 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551742
- 20 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541791

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541791&idx=5
  10th November 2025 - Further Questions and answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541791&idx=4
  31st October 2025 - Questions and answers received to date
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541791&idx=1
  20th October 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541791&idx=2
  20th October 2025 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Purchase of Goods - Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT541791&idx=3
  20th October 2025 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Purchase of Goods - Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541791
  Purchase of Safety Cabinets - 1.1 The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the following requirements:- a) Purchase of 3 Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) and 1 Laminar Flow Cabinet (Lot 1); b) Purchase of 6 Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) with 100% Extraction (Lot 2).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551742
  Purchase of Safety Cabinets - 1.1 The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the following requirements:- a) Purchase of 3 Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) and 1 Laminar Flow Cabinet (Lot 1); b) Purchase of 6 Biological Safety Cabinets (BSC) with 100% Extraction (Lot 2).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813471
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000813471. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000813471.json.