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Purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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27 Jan 2025 at 08:36

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Tender

23 Oct 2024 at 12:59

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate is seeking a supplier for the purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems for the MRV Scotia, located in Aberdeen, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category and relates to the "Echo sounders" CPV classification. The tender was conducted using an open procedure and is now in the award stage. The awarding of the contract occurred on 30th December 2024, with Echomaster Marine selected as the supplier. Key criteria for the award included delivery of requirements, staff competence, contract management, health & safety, and pricing. The total contract value is £233,120, and the project is aimed at replacing the aging echosounders on the MRV Scotia, which are over 20 years old and currently experiencing operational issues.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific and marine equipment. Echomaster Marine, an SME, secured the contract, highlighting the inclusivity of smaller enterprises in such significant projects. Businesses with expertise in scientific installations, analytical, forecasting or mathematical software, and those capable of offering high-quality service, technical competence, and strong contract management practices would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The project also emphasises the need for robust health and safety practices and fair work conditions, which could benefit companies with strong credentials in these areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems

Notice Description

Marine Directorate has a requirement to place a contract with a supplier for the purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems for MRV Scotia.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate has a requirement to place a contract with a supplier for the purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems for MRV Scotia. The MRV Scotia, is currently equipped with an aging, ( 20+ years), suite of scientific echosounders operating at 4 individual frequencies. The current system is now unsupported in terms of replacement components. Although currently operational, some of the channels are showing signs of water ingress into cables. The transducers are mounted on the retractable drop keel which allows easy access to them in port when raised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b07f
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002638-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

38114000 - Echo sounders

45214630 - Scientific installations

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£233,120 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Echomaster Marine

Further Information

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