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Self-Contained Acoustic Current Profiling Instrument Equipped with Trawl Resistant Bed Frames and Acoustic Releases

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender process for acquiring a "Self-Contained Acoustic Current Profiling Instrument Equipped with Trawl Resistant Bed Frames and Acoustic Releases," aimed at enhancing oceanographic monitoring and model validation. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, currently in the award stage. The financial allocation for this project stands at £97,340, with the contract signed on 3rd March 2021. The delivery location will be in Aberdeen, UK, and interested parties should refer to the tender details published by the Scottish Government.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in oceanographic equipment and technological instrumentation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with experience in supplying marine monitoring devices or relevant public sector contracts would be well-positioned to enter this competitive tender. The open nature of the procedure highlights the buyer's willingness to explore a broad range of proposals, making it an ideal chance for innovative suppliers to demonstrate their capabilities in contributing to critical environmental monitoring solutions.

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Notice Title

Self-Contained Acoustic Current Profiling Instrument Equipped with Trawl Resistant Bed Frames and Acoustic Releases

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invite bids for profiling current meters in trawl-resistant frames for oceanographic monitoring, and model validation. This will be a highly useful addition to our instrumentation for shelf seas and coastal monitoring and critical for hydrodynamic model validation.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invite bids for profiling current meters in trawl-resistant frames for oceanographic monitoring, and model validation. This will be a highly useful addition to our instrumentation for shelf seas and coastal monitoring and critical for hydrodynamic model validation.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000636844
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411301
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

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

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


CPV Codes

32342400 - Acoustic devices

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£101,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£97,340 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Mar 20214 years ago
Contract Period
19 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
Not specified
Contact Email
angus.mackenzie2@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

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

NORTEK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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