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Quality Accreditation

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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05 May 2026 at 07:56

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate has completed the procurement process for the "Quality Accreditation" contract, aimed at accrediting their scientific procedures for quality assurance. This contract falls under the industry category of system quality assurance assessment and review services, with its main work sites located at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen and the Freshwater Laboratory in Pitlochry, both in the UKM region. The procurement process, decided through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, has awarded the contract to the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. The need for a sole supplier, UKAS, was justified due to the absence of competition in this sector for technical reasons, with the award being confirmed on the 1st of April, 2026, for a contract worth £145,000.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses that specialise in system quality assurance and scientific procedure accreditation. Large-scale organisations with established operations in the UK, especially those experienced in delivering specialised accreditation services in technically competitive fields, would find similar tenders advantageous for business growth. The ability to offer exclusive or leading-edge technological expertise can distinguish bidders from others in the market. While the competition was limited, understanding the procurement method and rationale can equip potential suppliers with the necessary insights for future similar opportunities within the public sector.

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Notice Title

Quality Accreditation

Notice Description

Marine Directorate wish to seek accreditation of their scientific procedures to ensure appropriate quality assurance is in place for effectively carrying out these tasks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate wish to seek accreditation of their scientific procedures to ensure appropriate quality assurance is in place for effectively carrying out these tasks.

Procurement Information

UKAS are the sole appointed body to provide accreditation within UK; appointed by the UK Government. Therefore they are a sole supplier of this service.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0690d2
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040793-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Mar 20261 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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
Post Town
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

UNITED KINGDOM ACCREDITATION SERVICE

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