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Framework Agreement for Fish Tracking Equipment

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Sep 2026 at 09:32

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Tender

27 May 2026 at 13:55

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, procured a framework pricing agreement for acoustic telemetry equipment, acoustic release components and weight-recovery system components. The equipment supports telemetry studies tracking the spatial and seasonal movement of fish migrating from rivers around the Scottish coast and through the marine environment. This is a marine equipment supply requirement for use across the Directorate’s telemetry projects, with electronic ordering and payment arrangements. Delivery and project activity are centred on Scotland, including coastal and marine locations. The requirement was structured as a single framework arrangement and is relevant to manufacturers, distributors and specialist suppliers of fish-tracking, acoustic telemetry and associated marine recovery equipment.

The procurement has been awarded following an open procedure. RS Aqua Ltd was selected as the supplier, and the contract is active. The contract was signed on 1 September 2026 for £2,712,500. The contract period runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030. Tenders were due by 29 June 2026 at 12:00, with bid opening at 13:00 the same day; the award period began at 13:00. Evaluation gave 50% to the proposed solution, 20% to lead times, warranty and support, 15% to framework management and quality assurance, 10% to corporate and social responsibility, 5% to Fair Work First, and 30% to price. Two electronic bids were received, both from SMEs.

This award demonstrates established Scottish Government demand for specialist acoustic fish-tracking equipment and associated release and recovery systems at framework scale. A credible future competitor would need to supply technically suitable telemetry equipment, provide dependable lead times, warranty and technical support, and manage quality across multiple telemetry projects. The requirement favours suppliers with demonstrable experience: three relevant supply examples from the previous five years, access to suitably qualified technicians or technical bodies, appropriate technical facilities, equipment and supply-chain tracking systems, and clear environmental controls. Suppliers would also need to show strong financial capacity, including specific annual turnover of £500,000 for the previous two years, a current ratio above 0.8, suitable insurance and robust quality management, including ISO 9001 certification or an equivalent documented system.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Fish Tracking Equipment

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for the provision of acoustic telemetry equipment, acoustic release and weight recovery system components for various telemetry projects that MD will undertake. This framework will run for a four year duration. Scottish Government conduct telemetry studies to determine the spatial and temporal movement of fish migrating from rivers around the Scottish coast and in the marine environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for the provision of acoustic telemetry equipment, acoustic release and weight recovery system components for various telemetry projects that MD will undertake. This framework will run for a four year duration. Scottish Government conduct telemetry studies to determine the spatial and temporal movement of fish migrating from rivers around the Scottish coast and in the marine environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06a668
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085654-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,712,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 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

RS Aqua Ltd

Further Information

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