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Purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

23 Oct 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has concluded a procurement process for the "Purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems" for the Marine Directorate's MRV Scotia. This procurement falls under the "General public services" industry category and is located in Aberdeen, Scotland (UKM). The procurement process utilised an open procedure, with the final contract awarded to Echomaster Marine. The contract was signed on 30th December 2024, following the tender notice published on 23rd October 2024, and the procurement phase concluded on 27th January 2025. The contract, valued at £233,120, covers advanced echosounder systems vital for marine scientific research on board the MRV Scotia.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine science equipment, especially those producing high-quality echosounder systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Echomaster Marine, which have technological expertise and capability in providing advanced marine instruments, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. With the Marine Directorate prioritising quality and price in its award criteria, businesses with a strong track record of delivering innovative and reliable marine technology solutions stand a significant chance of securing future opportunities.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems

Notice Description

Marine Directorate has a requirement to place a contract with a supplier for the purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems for MRV Scotia.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate has a requirement to place a contract with a supplier for the purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems for MRV Scotia. The MRV Scotia, is currently equipped with an aging, ( 20+ years), suite of scientific echosounders operating at 4 individual frequencies. The current system is now unsupported in terms of replacement components. Although currently operational, some of the channels are showing signs of water ingress into cables. The transducers are mounted on the retractable drop keel which allows easy access to them in port when raised.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781288
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522523
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

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

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

38114000 - Echo sounders

45214630 - Scientific installations

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£265,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£233,120 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
22 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Echomaster Marine

Further Information

Notice Documents

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