--- title: "Award of Provision of Filter Papers." ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835487" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835487" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835487.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835487.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "Scottish Government" published: "2026-09-24" --- # Award of Provision of Filter Papers. Buyer: Scottish Government Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835487 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000835487) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000835487.json) ## Summary Scottish Government – SASA procured specified filter papers for its laboratory work. This is a goods requirement within the laboratory, optical and precision equipment category (CPV 38000000). The contract covers the supply of the papers described in the procurement specification; the published summary does not identify individual paper types, quantities or delivery locations. SASA is the buying organisation. The requirement is focused on supplying laboratory filter papers rather than equipment or broader laboratory services, making it relevant to manufacturers, distributors and specialist suppliers able to provide the specified papers and meet the buyer’s supply requirements. The procurement has been awarded to VWR International Ltd, and the resulting contract is recorded as active. The award value is £14,743. The award date is not stated. The contract was described as lasting three years, with the possibility of two further 12-month extensions; its stated period runs from 9 October 2026 to 9 October 2029. Two bids were recorded. The procurement description refers suppliers to the tender specification for full details, but the process data does not set out the evaluation criteria, eligibility requirements, or a named procedure or procurement method. No lots are identified. The awarded contract is for the supply of specified filter papers to Scottish Government – SASA. This award demonstrates a defined public-sector requirement for laboratory filter papers from Scottish Government – SASA, with a multi-year supply arrangement and potential extensions. Suppliers best placed to compete when this requirement next comes to market will be those able to supply the exact paper specifications in the buyer’s technical requirements, maintain reliable product availability and fulfil recurring orders over a sustained period. Relevant competitors are specialist laboratory consumables manufacturers and distributors with established sourcing, quality control and delivery capabilities. The award also indicates that suppliers need to compete effectively against other providers: two bids were recorded. The contract is focused on filter papers, so credentials and capacity in unrelated laboratory equipment or general services are less directly relevant than product fit and dependable supply. ## Notice A 3 year contract (with possibility of 2 x 12 month extensions) for the supply of specified filter papers.Se ITT for full details. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565193 | | 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 | 24 Sep 2026 | | Submission deadline | 9 Oct 2029 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £14,743 | | 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 | Argyll and Bute Council; Consumer Scotland; Dumfries and Galloway Council; Dundee City Council; Fife Council; Moray Council; North Lanarkshire Council; Perth & Kinross Council; Registers of Scotland; Scottish Borders Housing Association; The Highland Council | | Locality | EDINBUGH | | Postcode area | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH12 9FJ | | 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 | Almond | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh West | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 23 | | Supplier names | VWR International Ltd; NEC Software Solutions UK Limited; FRP Advisory; Mitie; Turner & Townsend; Jump Research; Chase Services Group Ltd; Houlder Limited; IFF Research; Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd; GC Insight Ltd; Amey OW Ltd; Beam Up Ltd; Gemmell & Prout Marine Limited; Venesky Brown Ltd; SKODA UK; HaskoningDHV UK Ltd; William Yule & Son Limited; LEARNING POOL LIMITED; Abbeyfield Kirkcaldy Society Limited; Sanderson Government and Defence; Helpthemove Ltd; George Brown & Sons Engineers (Leith) Limited | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 38000000 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ## Release History - 24 Sep 2026 at 12:28 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565193 ## Notice URLs - http://https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - http://www.dumgal.gov.uk - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.highland.gov.uk - http://www.moray.gov.uk - http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts - http://www.ros.gov.uk - http://www.sbha.org.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://consumer.scot/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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