Award

Provision of 416 khz Acoustic Transmitters & Receivers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Apr 2020 at 00:00

Tender

30 Oct 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government, which is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of 416 khz Acoustic Transmitters & Receivers" in the goods category. This tender is currently in the Award stage, following completion of the tender process. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows any interested parties to submit bids. Key dates include a contract value of £104,456.60, with the contract signed on 10 January 2020. Bids were collected for a maximum of 240 acoustic transmitters and 30 receivers, intended primarily for tracking salmon smolts in riverine environments within Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in acoustics, environmental monitoring, and special equipment manufacturing to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in developing acoustic technologies or ecological monitoring equipment will find themselves especially well-suited to compete. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate compliance with quality and technical standards required by the Scottish Government will have a competitive edge in this tendering process.

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Notice Title

Provision of 416 khz Acoustic Transmitters & Receivers

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers wish to purchase a maximum of 240 acoustic, coded ID transmitters, and a maximum of 30 acoustic receivers operating at 416kHz. The principle requirement of the acoustic transmitters will be for the automatic tracking of salmon smolts in riverine environments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers wish to purchase a maximum of 240 acoustic, coded ID transmitters, and a maximum of 30 acoustic receivers operating at 416kHz. The principle requirement of the acoustic transmitters will be for the automatic tracking of salmon smolts in riverine environments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000602705
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385471
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

32342400 - Acoustic devices

35121600 - Tags

77700000 - Services incidental to fishing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£169,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£104,456 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
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

LOTEK WIRELESS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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