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Award

25 Feb 2025 at 12:15

Tender

01 Nov 2024 at 15:38

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is inviting tenders for the purchase of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices. The procurement, categorised under "Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances," is designed to acquire autonomous marine acoustic broadband recorders. These recorders are intended for long-term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise and marine mammal vocalisations. This procurement is currently at the 'Tender' stage, with a deadline for submissions set for 2nd December 2024. The contract period is from 30th December 2024 to 31st March 2025, with equipment being deployed off the Scottish coastline and operated by the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen.

This tender presents considerable opportunities for businesses specialising in marine acoustic equipment and oceanographic instruments. Companies that can demonstrate high-quality technical solutions, effective delivery and support, and robust contract management and quality assurance procedures will be well-positioned to succeed. Firms needing to meet stringent economic, financial, and technical criteria – including relevant experience, appropriate staffing, and environmental management – will find this a chance to expand their business in the marine monitoring sector. The open procedure procurement method ensures an inclusive and transparent process, offering a substantial growth opportunity for suitable suppliers.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Purchase of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of autonomous marine acoustic broadband recorders. The Scottish Ministers requires autonomous marine sound recorders for the purposes of long-term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as marine mammal vocalisations including whistles, moans and echolocation clicks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of autonomous marine acoustic broadband recorders. The Scottish Ministers requires autonomous marine sound recorders for the purposes of long-term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as marine mammal vocalisations including whistles, moans and echolocation clicks. This tender is for sound recorders suitable for acoustic monitoring for deployment in inshore and offshore waters. Sound recorders must be capable of being moored for extended periods underwater, recording data autonomously with a programmable option for on/off duty cycle and for sample rate. The devices will be used as part of an array of moored detectors, monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels in Scotland's offshore waters. The equipment will be operated by scientific staff from the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen or by contracted researchers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04b368
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/007142-2025
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)

43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment


CPV Codes

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

43131100 - Offshore equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£272,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£195,296 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
30 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

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

Swale Technologies Ltd

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