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title: "Continuous Flow Analyser for the Analysis of Dissolved Total Alkalinity (TA) and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000818685"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-04-07"
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# Continuous Flow Analyser for the Analysis of Dissolved Total Alkalinity (TA) and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000818685

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, acting through its Marine Directorate, conducted a procurement process for a Continuous Flow Analyser aimed at analysing dissolved Total Alkalinity (TA) and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) in seawater samples. The procurement was managed through an open procedure under the goods category, primarily focusing on environmental and marine analysis. The procurement process covers the UKM region, specifically with operations centred in Edinburgh. The tender period concluded on 30th January 2026, with the award announced shortly thereafter, leading to a contract signing on 3rd March 2026. The process included comprehensive documentation and involved electronic bid submission methods.

This contract presents significant business growth opportunities for firms specialising in marine and environmental analytical equipment. Companies with experience in manufacturing or supplying complex laboratory and marine systems can find this tender appealing, particularly if they are SMEs with a strong presence or capability within EU markets, as evidenced by the successful participation of Skalar Analytical BV, a Dutch company. Interested businesses needed to demonstrate economic stability with specific yearly turnovers and technical capabilities, including quality certifications like ISO 9001, to compete successfully. This type of contract paves the way for suppliers to engage with government bodies while enhancing their portfolio within the public procurement landscape.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate is inviting a tender for the purchase of a continuous flow analyser for the analysis of dissolved Total Alkalinity (TA) and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) in seawater samples for use in the Marine Laboratory and potentially in oceanographic cruises.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate require a supplier to provide a continuous flow analysis system capable of measuring TA and DIC in seawater samples for use in the Marine Laboratory and potentially in a containerised laboratory on vessels.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553351 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 7 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £57,577 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SKALAR ANALYTICAL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 7 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553351
- 16 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545744

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545744&idx=2
  16th December 2025 - SG Model Goods Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC545744&idx=1
  16th December 2025 - ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545744
  Continuous Flow Analyser for the Analysis of Dissolved Total Alkalinity (TA) and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) - The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate is inviting a tender for the purchase of a continuous flow analyser for the analysis of dissolved Total Alkalinity (TA) and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) in seawater samples for use in the Marine Laboratory and potentially in oceanographic cruises.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553351
  Continuous Flow Analyser for the Analysis of Dissolved Total Alkalinity (TA) and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) - The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate is inviting a tender for the purchase of a continuous flow analyser for the analysis of dissolved Total Alkalinity (TA) and Dissolved Inorganic Carbon (DIC) in seawater samples for use in the Marine Laboratory and potentially in oceanographic cruises.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000818685
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

## Provenance

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