Award

Oceanography Buoy with Telemetry System

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking bids for the procurement of an oceanography buoy with a telemetry system, intended for use by scientific staff from Marine Scotland based in Aberdeen. This open tender process is currently in the award stage, with the contract signed on 15 September 2021 for a total value of £63,602.33. The award notice was published on 9 February 2022, detailing the need for the equipment to ensure comprehensive data collection, which has previously been hindered by other provisional methods that did not allow for real-time data transfer.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in marine technology, instrumentation, and telemetry systems. Companies with experience in supplying scientific equipment or those possessing technical capabilities to deliver innovative marine solutions would be well-positioned to compete in similar future tenders. Notably, SMEs in the goods sector may find advantageous grounds for collaboration or partnership in response to such government contracts orchestrated by the Scottish Government.

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Notice Title

Oceanography Buoy with Telemetry System

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase an oceanographic buoy with telemetry system Alternative provisions have been used in the past to collect a subset of measurements, but not all required variables can be measured at the mooring location in that way, the interim solution tied up equipment required for other projects, and real-time data transfer, which was part of the project deliverables, could not be achieved. The equipment will be operated by scientific staff from Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase an oceanographic buoy with telemetry system Alternative provisions have been used in the past to collect a subset of measurements, but not all required variables can be measured at the mooring location in that way, the interim solution tied up equipment required for other projects, and real-time data transfer, which was part of the project deliverables, could not be achieved. The equipment will be operated by scientific staff from Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000636602
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440216
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)


CPV Codes

34515100 - Marker buoys

38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£78,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,602 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 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
N/A
Post Town
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
1
Supplier Name

TECHWORKS MARINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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