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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the "Supply of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices" to Swale Technologies Ltd. The procurement process was completed with a contract value of £82,535.55 GBP signed on 6th March 2024. The contract is part of the Ministry or any other national or federal authority's efforts in General public services, focusing on monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels in Scotland. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the buying organisation is based in Edinburgh, UK.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in goods supply, particularly SMEs with expertise in acoustic monitoring equipment. The procurement stage is now at the contract award phase, with a focus on providing autonomous marine sound recorders for monitoring ambient underwater noise. The deadline for submission has passed, and the contract period is active, supporting long-term monitoring of marine environments. The tender's value is £82,535.55 GBP, and electronic submissions were accepted. Businesses with experience in marine technology and sound recording equipment are well-suited to competitively bid for this contract.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Supply of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices

Notice Description

1.2 This invitation to tender is for sound recorders suitable for acoustic monitoring for deployment in inshore and offshore waters. Sound recorders must be capable of being moored for extended periods underwater, recording data autonomously with a programmable option for on/off duty cycle and for sample rate. The devices will be used as part of an array of moored detectors, monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels in Scotland's offshore waters.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Marine Directorate requires 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000750481
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509552
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

73112000 - Marine research services

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£100,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£82,535 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Dec 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Mar 20242 years ago
Contract Period
24 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 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
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Swale Technologies Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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