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Award

16 Jan 2025 at 23:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Aberdeen, has awarded a contract for the purchase of a 400m armoured loadbearing umbilical cable for a pyramid TV platform. This tender falls under the industry categories of underwater cable and general cable, with the procurement stage already at the award stage as of 16 January 2025. The procurement is specifically intended to replace damaged cables used for underwater seabed surveys, and the entire process has been conducted under a competitive tender method.

This contract presents a significant opportunity for businesses operating in the underwater cable industry, particularly those specialising in advanced, loadbearing armoured cables. Companies with expertise in manufacturing high-resilience cables and connectors that can withstand underwater conditions could greatly benefit from engaging in similar tenders. Hydro Group Ltd, an Aberdeen-based supplier, has successfully secured the contract, indicating a solid market for locally based businesses with strong, relevant capabilities. Such contracts can facilitate business growth through public sector partnerships, offering both financial gain and market reputation enhancement.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Purchase of Armoured Underwater Cable (MS-P-0366)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for the purchase of a 400m armoured loadbearing umbilical for pyramid TV platform cable including connectors andterminations.The cable is to replace damaged cables required for underwater survey of the seabed. We use these in conjunction with our monitoring partner.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781421
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521979
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£37,713 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

APUC Limited on behalf of Sabhal Mor Ostaig

Clackmannanshire Council

East Dunbartonshire Council

Environmental Standards Scotland

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

London & Scottish Property Management

National Records of Scotland

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

SASA Scottish Government

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Scottish Government- SASA

South Ayrshire Council

Stirling Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

The Wheatley Housing Group Limited

Transport Scotland

UHI Executive Office

University of Strathclyde

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ALLOA
Postcode
G2 8EA
Postcode Area
Glasgow
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
Not specified

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
38
Supplier Names

AECOM

ASK4 Ltd

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Austin-Smith: Lord

Bell Group Limited

Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited

Careium

Clark Contracts Limited

Dalebay Limited. Trading as Noble & Bradford

Decathlon UK

E-Fish (UK) Ltd.

Easy Heat Systems Ltd

Everwarm Ltd

Fly Fast Further First Ltd

Ford Motor Company Ltd

Getmie Safe limited

Harvey Nash Limited

Haven Products

Hydro Group Ltd

Insight

Ironside Farrar

M&K Services

Motus - Imperial Commercials

NAS Services Limited

Nortek

Organic Farmers & Growers

POWERMAC JOINERY LTD

Parc Construction Ltd.

Progressive Partnership Ltd.

SBM Scotgrain Ltd

Scot J C B Limited

Scottish Youth Parliament

Smarts

Taylor & Fraser Ltd

Trees Plus Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

Voluntary Action South Ayrshire

WPI Economics

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