Quality Accreditation

Scottish Government
Scotland

Accreditation of scientific procedures at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen and the Freshwater Laboratory in Pitlochry. This engagement involves formal assessment and certification of laboratory processes to ensure compliance with national quality standards.

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Awarded value: £145k; As published
Published: 5 May 2026; Find a Tender
Awarded: 1 April 2026; United Kingdom Accreditation Service
Contract length: Not stated

What the buyer is asking for

Provision of professional quality assurance and accreditation services for scientific laboratory procedures and technical testing standards.

Lifecycle

Publishedon Find a Tender
5 May 2026
Contract awardedto United Kingdom Accreditation Service
1 April 2026
Contract starts
Contract endsEnd date not published

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3.4× the typical ISO certification contract (£43k).

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Link: https://bidskim.com/tender/3543576/quality-accreditation
Buyer reference: NCA/26
Source: Find a Tender
Last checked: 12 October 2026

Scottish Government. Quality Accreditation. Contract award, 5 May 2026. BidSkim, https://bidskim.com/tender/3543576/quality-accreditation (accessed 12 October 2026).