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Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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23 Sep 2025 at 11:25

Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 13:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting an open procedure procurement for "Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe," focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. Under the management of the Marine Directorate, the goal is to monitor Loch Ewe in accordance with meticulously outlined sampling methods to preserve sample integrity. The procurement is currently in the tender stage and accepts electronic submissions until 22nd October 2025. The contract, valued at £180,000, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The buyer, the Scottish Government, is located at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, and the services will be delivered in the UKM region.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in marine environmental monitoring. Companies equipped with comprehensive technical facilities, strong quality assurance procedures, and experience in handling similar governmental contracts will find it particularly advantageous. Smaller enterprises with robust supply chain management and a commitment to health and safety standards will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, the contract includes an option for a 12-month extension, providing further prospects for business growth and ongoing collaboration with the Scottish Government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe

Notice Description

Marine Directorate require monitoring to be carried out in Loch Ewe. Detailed protocols from Marine Directorate will be provided which will describe the sampling methods in detail. These will need to be strictly followed to ensure that sample integrity is maintained.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-059f26
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058874-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 20252 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 20252 months ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
brody.johnston@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312444000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

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