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title: "Purchase of Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000819302"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-05-08"
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# Purchase of Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000819302

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## Summary

The Scottish Government initiated a tender process for the purchase of a Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer (GC-MS), aimed at enhancing the routine analysis and quantification of Polycyclic Aromatic Hydrocarbons (PAHs) in marine sediments and biota. This procurement falls under the goods category with an open procedure method. The primary location for the delivery and installation of the equipment is a laboratory in Aberdeen, within the UKM region. The initial tender was announced on 22 December 2025, with a tender period set to conclude on 30 January 2026. Following a competitive process, the contract was awarded on 8 May 2026, with Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd selected as the supplier for £79,588.82.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in scientific equipment manufacturing and installation. Companies offering innovative technical solutions, particularly those experienced with analytical instruments, would find this tender to align well with their capabilities. Businesses looking to expand in the public sector in Scotland, especially those able to meet the economic and technical selection criteria, are well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procedure emphasises quality, with specific weight given to technical solutions, providing an advantageous landscape for technologically advanced and quality-focused suppliers.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (GC-MS). The GC-MS to be purchased will be used for routine analysis and quantification of PAHs in marine sediments and biota.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The GC-MS to be purchased will be used for routine analysis and quantification of PAHs in marine sediments and biota. The procurement will involve delivery, installation and commissioning.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555511 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 2 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £175,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,588 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| 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 | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38432200 - Chromatographs
- 38432210 - Gas chromatographs
- 38434560 - Chemistry analyser
- 45214630 - Scientific installations

## Release History

- 8 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555511
- 22 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546211

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC546211&idx=1
  22nd December 2025 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC546211&idx=2
  22nd December 2025 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Supply of Goods
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC546211
  Purchase of Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (GC-MS). The GC-MS to be purchased will be used for routine analysis and quantification of PAHs in marine sediments and biota.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555511
  Purchase of Gas Chromatograph Mass Spectrometer - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a gas chromatograph mass spectrometer (GC-MS). The GC-MS to be purchased will be used for routine analysis and quantification of PAHs in marine sediments and biota.

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
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## Provenance

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