Tender

Purchase of Static Cetacean Echolocation Click Detectors

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

08 Jan 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently inviting tenders for the purchase of Static Cetacean Echolocation Click Detectors, a project pertinent to the goods category within the general public services industry. This procurement process is in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 on 8 February 2021. The equipment will primarily be utilised by scientific staff at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, and the project aims to support monitoring around the Scottish coastline. The total contract value is £100,000, and interested suppliers can submit their bids electronically via the specified platform.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of scientific equipment and innovative technology solutions, particularly those with experience in marine monitoring. Companies that meet the requirement for a minimum yearly turnover of £60,000 over the past two years, possess appropriate insurance, and have relevant technical and quality management certifications will be well-suited to compete. The open procurement method encourages a diverse range of suppliers to participate and contribute to the vital work of marine conservation in Scotland.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Static Cetacean Echolocation Click Detectors

Notice Description

Marine Scotland invites bids for the supply of static cetacean echolocation click monitoring equipment. The equipment will be held and managed by scientific staff from the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland invites bids for the supply of static cetacean echolocation click monitoring equipment. The equipment will be held and managed by scientific staff from the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000640633
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403641
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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


CPV Codes

32342400 - Acoustic devices

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
9 Mar 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
maisy.best@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

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