Laboratory and diagnostics tenders and contracts in Scotland
There are 5 live laboratory and diagnostics tenders in Scotland right now, from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder. This page covers laboratory, pathology and diagnostics contracts from councils, the NHS and other public buyers. Below is what buyers are asking for, so you can see whether you qualify before you spend hours bidding.
01What buyers ask for
From the 5 live laboratory and diagnostics tenders in Scotland we have read so far.
- Minimum turnover
- Typically £1.2m (stated in 1 of 5)
- Contract length
- Typically 1.3 years
- Suitable for SMEs
- 2 of 5 flagged by the buyer
- Frameworks & DPS
- 1 of 5
Insurance
- Employer's liability usually £5m (asked for in 1 of 5)
- Public liability usually £5m (asked for in 1 of 5)
02Live laboratory and diagnostics tenders in Scotland
- Heating, Electrical, Mechanical and Decarbonisation FrameworkEASTERN PROCUREMENT LIMITEDNorth East +10£1061mCloses 9 daysFrameworkSME
- Supply and Delivery of Laser CamerasScottish Police AuthorityScotlandNot statedCloses 14 days
- Tourism Campaign - Digital MarketingNorth York Moors National ParkNorth East +7£45kCloses 15 daysSME
- Supply, Delivery, Installation and Commissioning of an Advanced Fluorescence Microscope System with Widefield, Confocal and Super-Resolution Imaging CapabilitiesHeriot-Watt UniversityScotland£600kCloses 21 days
- Injection Equipment ParaphernaliaThe Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland)Scotland£4mCloses 24 days
03Who is buying
- EASTERN PROCUREMENT LIMITED 1 live tender
- Scottish Police Authority 1 live tender
- North York Moors National Park 1 live tender
- Heriot-Watt University 1 live tender
- The Common Services Agency (more commonly known as Public Services Delivery Scotland) (PSD Scotland) 1 live tender
04Laboratory and diagnostics contracts: common questions
How many laboratory and diagnostics tenders are live in Scotland?
5 right now, from 5 public buyers, with 2 closing in the next 14 days. We bring together notices from Find a Tender and Contracts Finder and refresh this page every hour.
What do buyers ask for in laboratory and diagnostics contracts?
Where a minimum turnover is stated (1 of the 5 notices we have read), it is typically £1.2m. The insurance named most often is employer's liability at around £5m. Most requirements sit in the tender documents rather than the notice, so check the pack before you bid.
Can a small business win laboratory and diagnostics contracts?
Often, yes. 2 of the 5 live tenders in Scotland are marked by the buyer as suitable for small businesses, and 1 is a framework or dynamic purchasing system (approved supplier lists that buyers then order from). Smaller lots and lower-value contracts are usually the best place to start. Check the minimum turnover and insurance first, as those are the checks that rule most bids out.
05Expert notes: Medical supplies
Medical supplies are mostly bought through national and regional frameworks. Product compliance (UKCA or CE marking, MHRA registration where relevant) and a reliable supply chain are usually checked before price is even scored.
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