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Salinity Sample Analysis

Scottish Government

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20 Aug 2026 at 11:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, is procuring salinity sample analysis services. The work involves analysing salinity samples collected during survey activities, with delivery carried out at the supplier’s premises. This is a laboratory and marine-science research service, classified under CPV 73110000 (research services). The procurement is a single-lot requirement. Suppliers will need to provide the personnel, facilities, technical equipment and quality controls needed to receive and analyse the samples and report reliable results. The contract supports survey work undertaken by the Marine Directorate, so it is suited to organisations with relevant analytical capability and experience in handling scientific or environmental samples. Electronic ordering and electronic payment will be used during the contract.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: the Scottish Government invited offers through an open procedure, with bids submitted electronically. The submission deadline set by the buyer is 21 September 2026 at 12:00 BST. Bids are to remain valid for 180 days. The contract period is 720 days, and the planned award process starts at 13:00 BST on 21 September 2026; bids are scheduled to be opened at that time in East Lothian. Evaluation uses quality and price criteria: understanding and delivery of requirements carries 40%, staff competence, knowledge and experience 30%, risk, quality assurance and health and safety 15%, corporate and social responsibilities 10%, and Fair Work First 5%, alongside a price criterion weighted at 30%. A minimum specific yearly turnover of £100,000 is required for each of the last two years, with £1 million public liability insurance and a current ratio above 0.8.

This opportunity suits an established laboratory, environmental testing provider or marine-science organisation with demonstrable salinity or comparable sample-analysis experience. Bidders must provide three relevant examples from the last five years and identify the technicians or technical bodies available to support delivery. They must also show suitable technical facilities, quality-assurance measures, supply-chain management or tracking systems, environmental management measures, and relevant tools, plant or technical equipment. Staff names and qualifications are required. The supplier must hold UKAS or equivalent independent certification to BS EN ISO 9001, or operate a documented, senior-approved and regularly reviewed quality-management policy appropriate to the work. Employers’ liability insurance is required by law. Suppliers should also be able to evidence safe delivery, manage risks, and explain any planned subcontracting.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Salinity Sample Analysis

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable suppliers for the analysis of salinity samples collected as part of survey work carried out.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable suppliers for the analysis of salinity samples collected as part of survey work carried out.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06e85c
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079347-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20266 days ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
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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