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Award

17 Feb 2020 at 00:00

Tender

30 Oct 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for the provision of 180 KHz acoustic transmitters and receivers, with a planned purchase of up to 240 transmitters and 60 receivers aimed at tracking salmon smolts in riverine environments. This tender falls under the goods category and is currently in the active stage of procurement, with an open procedure method being utilised. The deadline for submission of bids is set for 29th November 2019, while the contract period is expected to commence on 31st December 2019 and conclude by 31st March 2020, with delivery scheduled within Scotland.

This opportunity presents a significant growth potential for businesses specialising in acoustic technology and environmental monitoring solutions, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in tracking and data collection for aquatic ecosystems. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete, especially those with a proven track record in similar projects or those that can meet the specific insurance and financial requirements outlined in the tender documents. Suppliers are encouraged to prepare their electronic submissions well ahead of the deadline to ensure their response is considered.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Provision of 180 KHz Acoustic Transmitters & Receivers

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers wish to purchase a maximum of 240 acoustic, coded ID transmitters, and a maximum of 60 acoustic receivers operating at 180kHz. The principle requirement of the acoustic transmitters will be for the automatic tracking of salmon smolts in riverine environments and to detect where predation has occurred.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers wish to purchase a maximum of 240 acoustic, coded ID transmitters, and a maximum of 60 acoustic receivers operating at 180kHz. The principle requirement of the acoustic transmitters will be for the automatic tracking of salmon smolts in riverine environments and to detect where predation has occurred.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000602712
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB381080
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
£270,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£228,170 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 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
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

Notice Documents

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