Award

Autonomous Marine Sound Recorders and Acoustic Releases

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2022 at 00:00

Award

15 Apr 2022 at 00:00

Tender

03 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has recently concluded a procurement process for the supply of Autonomous Marine Sound Recorders and Acoustic Releases, intended for long-term static monitoring of underwater noise and marine mammal vocalisations. The procurement, classified under the **goods** category, utilized an **open procedure** and marks the **award** stage of the process. Key activities were conducted around the coastline of Scotland, with related lots such as Inshore Sound Recorders, Deep Water Sound Recorders, and Inshore Acoustic Releases. The procurement commenced on **3rd December 2021**, with submissions accepted until **3rd December 2021**, and the contracts signed on **4th March 2022**. The total value of this procurement was approximately **£695,000**.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for SMEs engaged in marine technology and environmental monitoring sectors, particularly those specialising in acoustic equipment. Competitors with expertise in supplying technical solutions and support services for marine science will find the contract appealing. Businesses capable of demonstrating robust quality management procedures and relevant experience in delivering similar equipment are encouraged to participate in future tenders as the Scottish Government continues to focus on monitoring and preserving marine environments.

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Notice Title

Autonomous Marine Sound Recorders and Acoustic Releases

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to supply autonomous marine sound recorders for the purposes of long term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as marine mammal vocalisations including whistles, moans and echolocation clicks. Also required are acoustic release systems to enable the recovery of the moored sound recorders.

Lot Information

Deep Water Sound Recorders

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to supply autonomous marine sound recorders for the purposes of long term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as marine mammal vocalisations including whistles, moans and echolocation clicks. Also required are acoustic release systems to enable the recovery of the moored sound recorders. The equipment will be operated by scientific staff from the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen or by contracted researchers, outwith the scope of this invitation to tender.

Inshore Sound Recorders

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to supply autonomous marine sound recorders for the purposes of long term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as marine mammal vocalisations including whistles, moans and echolocation clicks. Also required are acoustic release systems to enable the recovery of the moored sound recorders. The equipment will be operated by scientific staff from the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen or by contracted researchers, outwith the scope of this invitation to tender.

Inshore Acoustic Releases

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to supply autonomous marine sound recorders for the purposes of long term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as marine mammal vocalisations including whistles, moans and echolocation clicks. Also required are acoustic release systems to enable the recovery of the moored sound recorders. The equipment will be operated by scientific staff from the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen or by contracted researchers, outwith the scope of this invitation to tender.

Deep Water Acoustic Releases

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to supply autonomous marine sound recorders for the purposes of long term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as marine mammal vocalisations including whistles, moans and echolocation clicks. Also required are acoustic release systems to enable the recovery of the moored sound recorders. The equipment will be operated by scientific staff from the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen or by contracted researchers, outwith the scope of this invitation to tender.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000672579
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446243
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation


CPV Codes

32332300 - Sound recorders

32342400 - Acoustic devices

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£695,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£552,442 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
18 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete, Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, douglas.martin@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567, +44 1412425962

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
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
2
Supplier Names

RS AQUA

SWALE TECHNOLOGIES

Further Information

Notice Documents

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