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Framework Agreement for the Service, Calibration and Maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific Oceanographic Instrumentation

Scottish Government

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20 May 2026 at 16:18

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently procuring a Framework Agreement for the service, calibration, and maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic instrumentation, relevant to the service industry category. This procurement process, led by their Marine Directorate, aims to establish a framework pricing agreement for maintaining several items of scientific equipment. The tender is being updated, with the procurement stage currently set at tender following the most recent amendment on 18th June 2026. The tender period has an extended deadline for submission responses now set for 6th July 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the contract period slated to begin on 29th July 2026 and end on 11th August 2030. The primary location for service delivery is specified as supplier premises within the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in calibration services, particularly those with experience in oceanographic instrumentation. Companies with expertise in technical service provision, particularly those with a turnover of at least £240,000 over the past two years, and those capable of meeting insurance requirements, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is open, allowing for broad participation. Furthermore, as it includes criteria stressing quality management and environmental measures, it is especially appealing to businesses prioritising these areas. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to be the sole supplier for the framework, enhancing their business scope and market presence in the UK’s public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Service, Calibration and Maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific Oceanographic Instrumentation

Notice Description

1.1. The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for the maintenance contract (service, calibration and, where necessary, repairs) of several items of Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for the maintenance contract (service, calibration and, where necessary, repairs) of several items of Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-069dfc
Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057519-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jun 20262 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2030 4-5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

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