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Purchase of Cetacean Click Detectors

Scottish Government

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27 Jan 2025 at 08:38

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28 Oct 2024 at 08:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has issued a tender for the purchase of autonomous marine acoustic cetacean click detectors, under the CPV classification "Noise-measuring equipment." This tender, identified as CASE/693111, falls within the goods procurement category and is to be conducted through an open procedure. The procurement process is active and open, with tender submissions due by 25th November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The delivery location for the equipment is the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. Businesses interested in participating should note that the contract period extends from 23rd December 2024 to 31st March 2025. The key evaluation criteria for the tender include technical solutions, delivery, training and support, contract management and quality assurance, Fair Work First policies, and price considerations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine acoustic equipment, particularly those with experience in long-term static monitoring of marine mammals. The requirement for cetacean click detectors capable of prolonged underwater deployment and autonomous data recording suggests that specialised manufacturers and suppliers of scientific and acoustic monitoring equipment are well-suited to compete. The procurement also seeks suppliers with a proven track record in delivering complex technical solutions and a solid financial standing, as demonstrated by recent examples of relevant experience and adherence to quality management standards. Additionally, companies able to offer comprehensive support, training, and contract management services will have a competitive advantage in meeting the procurement criteria.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Cetacean Click Detectors

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of autonomous marine acoustic cetacean click detectors.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of autonomous marine acoustic cetacean click detectors. The Scottish Ministers requires autonomous marine acoustic cetacean click detectors for the purposes of long-term static monitoring of marine mammals. This requirement is for cetacean click detectors suitable for acoustic monitoring for deployment in inshore and offshore waters. Cetacean click detectors must be capable of being moored for extended periods underwater, recording data autonomously with a programmable option for on/off duty cycle. The devices will be used as part of an array of moored detectors, monitoring cetaceans in Scotland's offshore waters

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b1b2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002642-2025
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

CPV Codes

38434300 - Noise-measuring equipment

45214630 - Scientific installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£99,200 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20251 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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Chelonia Limited

Further Information

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