Award

Purchase of Buoyancy Glider

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

09 Feb 2022 at 00:00

Tender

28 Jul 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking tenders for the purchase of a buoyancy glider, an autonomous underwater vehicle intended for marine observations, with the procurement process currently marked as complete. This tender falls under the goods category and is located in Glasgow, UK. It was initiated on 9th February 2022, following an open procurement method, where the value of the contract awarded to RS Aqua Ltd amounted to £174,401.82. The successful bidder was tasked with supplying this equipment for use around Scottish coastal waters.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marine technology and goods supply sectors, particularly those specialising in underwater vehicles or similar technologies. Companies equipped with the necessary qualifications and experience in high-tech marine equipment would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, especially given the requirement for a minimum turnover and specific insurance coverages outlined in the bidding process. This collaboration could foster growth in the marine research and observation industry, especially for firms capable of providing innovative solutions in line with environmental monitoring needs.

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Notice Title

Purchase of Buoyancy Glider

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of an autonomous underwater vehicle, namely a buoyancy glider in order to develop our own glider capability for marine observations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of an autonomous underwater vehicle, namely a buoyancy glider in order to develop our own glider capability for marine observations.

Options: Optional Extras in the form of equipment has been included within the specification.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000662047
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440223
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

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

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


CPV Codes

34721000 - Gliders

35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles

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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£174,401 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Aug 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 Sep 20214 years ago
Contract Period
11 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 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
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, paul.packett@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567, +44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
MARINE LABORATORY
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

RS AQUA

Further Information

Notice Documents

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