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Broadband Acoustic Loggers and Acoustic Release Systems

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

08 Jan 2020 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

16 Jul 2019 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking suppliers for a contract titled "Broadband Acoustic Loggers and Acoustic Release Systems". This procurement is classified under goods and is specifically aimed at monitoring ambient underwater noise and marine mammal vocalisations. The tender takes place in the East coast of Scotland, with the procurement method being an open procedure. The original tender deadline was set for 15 August 2019, with the award period starting on the same day. Contracts for the successful bids, which total £109,738.70, were signed on 16 October 2019.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in acoustic monitoring devices or related technologies, particularly small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that can demonstrate relevant technical expertise. Firms capable of delivering high-quality equipment suitable for long-term underwater deployment, as well as those with experience in marine biology and environmental monitoring, would be well-positioned to compete in this tender. The emphasis on quality and understanding of the requirements indicates potential for innovative solutions in the field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Broadband Acoustic Loggers and Acoustic Release Systems

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase broadband acoustic loggers, for the purposes of long term monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as echolocation clicks, whistles, and other vocalisations of marine mammals. These must be capable of being moored for extended periods (several months to a year) underwater and recording data autonomously. The devices will be used as part of a broad scale array monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels within Scottish waters. The Scottish Ministers also have a requirement for the supply of medium load acoustic releases, including any other items necessary for the operation of the releases. Equipment will be operated by scientific staff from Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

Lot Information

Broadband Acoustic Loggers

The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase broadband acoustic loggers, for the purposes of long term monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as echolocation clicks, whistles, and other vocalisations of marine mammals. These must be capable of being moored for extended periods (several months to a year) underwater and recording data autonomously. The devices will be used as part of a broad scale array monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels within Scottish waters. The Scottish Ministers also have a requirement for the supply of medium load acoustic releases, including any other items necessary for the operation of the releases. Equipment will be operated by scientific staff from Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

Renewal: one month

Acoustic Release Systems

The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase broadband acoustic loggers, for the purposes of long term monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as echolocation clicks, whistles, and other vocalisations of marine mammals. These must be capable of being moored for extended periods (several months to a year) underwater and recording data autonomously. The devices will be used as part of a broad scale array monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels within Scottish waters. The Scottish Ministers also have a requirement for the supply of medium load acoustic releases, including any other items necessary for the operation of the releases. Equipment will be operated by scientific staff from Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

Renewal: one month

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000591235
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376639
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

45 - Construction work

CPV Codes

32342400 - Acoustic devices

45214630 - Scientific installations

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£109,738 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Oct 20196 years ago
Contract Period
18 Sep 2019 - 31 Dec 2019 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

RS Aqua Ltd

Swale Technologies Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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