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Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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16 Dec 2025 at 14:24

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Tender

24 Sep 2025 at 13:30

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is the contracting authority overseeing the statutory monitoring project for the Scottish Coastal Observatory site at Loch Ewe. The procurement process pertains to the research services industry category and takes place within the region UKM in the United Kingdom. Currently in the award stage, the process began with an open procedure and has led to an active contract with W&J Grant, signed on the 1st of December 2025, valued at £200,720. The procurement activities were well-defined starting from the tender publication date of the 24th of September 2025, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on the 24th of October 2025.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities particularly for firms specialised in research and monitoring services within marine environments. Businesses with strengths in quality and precise delivery, possessing robust environmental and staff management practices, are well-positioned to compete successfully. The criteria for selection focused heavily on quality aspects, comprising a blend of understanding delivery, staff competence, contract management, health and safety, corporate and social responsibilities, price, and fairness work principles. This tender presents a viable business avenue for SMEs showing compliance with economic and technical standards, seeking expansion and partnership 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-05a10e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083426-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£200,720 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Dec 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Dec 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

W&J Grant

Further Information

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