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title: "Award of Purchase of Stereomicroscope and Associated Camera (MS-P-0455)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821215"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-04-01"
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# Award of Purchase of Stereomicroscope and Associated Camera (MS-P-0455)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821215

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, acting through its Marine Directorate, has completed the awarding stage of a public procurement process for the purchase of a stereomicroscope and associated camera. The equipment is destined for the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, to aid in the identification of fish larvae and the examination of ovarian structures, among other applications. The tender falls within the 'goods' industry category, specifically focusing on microscopes and related instruments. Contracts were awarded on 1st April 2026, and the procurement was initiated as a tender, with the process now in the award stage. The microscope and camera elements were classified under CPV codes for stereo or dissecting light microscopes, ensuring precision in categorisation.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for suppliers specialising in scientific or laboratory equipment, particularly those offering innovative imaging solutions. With the award going to Evident Europe GmbH, valued at £18,881.01, it showcases market demand for high-quality stereomicroscopes and associated technology. Companies within the scientific instrumentation sector and those with expertise in designing or distributing advanced microscopy equipment would find similar opportunities beneficial. Such tenders not only promote business growth through access to government contracts but also enhance industry presence through participation in nationally significant projects, as evidenced by this engagement with the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the purchase of one stereomicroscope and associated camera (inbuilt or attachable) to be utilised in the dissection and identification of fish larvae, and imaging of fish eggs, oocytes, and ovarian structures at the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553051 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Jul 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £18,881 |
| 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; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH FIRE AND RESCUE SERVICE; SCOTTISH FORESTRY; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Perth and Kinross |
| Electoral ward | Perth City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Perth and Kinross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 17 |
| Supplier names | ACCESS PAYSUITE; AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH; EVIDENT EUROPE; GRAHAM + SIBBALD PROPERTY CONSULTS; GREEN MARINE(UK; HARVEY NASH; JM TREE WORKS; LEITH CREATIVE AGENCY LTD (T/A LEITH AGENCY; OPTIMAL ECONOMICS; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; SURESERVE ENERGY SERVICES; THE SIX GROUP; VENESKY BROWN; VENESKY-BROWN RECRUITMENT; VOLUNTAS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38510000 - Microscopes
- 38518000 - Wide field, stereo or dissecting light microscopes
- 38518200 - Stereo or dissecting light microscopes

## Release History

- 1 Apr 2026 at 14:03 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553051

## Notice URLs

- http://firescotland.gov.uk
- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.highland.gov.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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