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Purchase of Conductivity, Temperature & Depth (CTD) Instrument

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

27 Jan 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Oct 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the procurement of a Conductivity, Temperature & Depth (CTD) instrument, along with associated oceanographic sensors. The contract is for the Marine Directorate, Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen (Region UKM), under the industry category of General Public Services. The procurement process followed an open procedure and has fully moved from the tender stage (active) to the award (complete) stage, with the contract having been signed on 30th December 2024 and valued at £66,090 GBP. The invitation for tender was put out in late October 2024 and the submission deadline was set for 25th November 2024.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in oceanographic and environmental monitoring equipment. SMEs, particularly those with experience in providing scientific instruments, could greatly benefit from this contract. The procurement emphasizes high technical and environmental standards, thus companies with advanced technical facilities and expertise in marine science would be well-suited. The successful bidder, Planet Ocean Ltd, based in Camberley, demonstrates how small-scale specialised firms can thrive through such government contracts by leveraging industry expertise and cutting-edge technology in environmental sensor systems.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Purchase of Conductivity, Temperature & Depth (CTD) Instrument

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a Temperature, Conductivity and Depth (CTD) instrument with associated oceanographic sensors. The Scottish Ministers wish for the provision of a CTD instrument and associated sensors for the accurate measurement of the characteristics of sea water for environmental monitoring to quantify and understand trends and variability in Scottish waters, as a result of natural variability and human activities, including climate change.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a Temperature, Conductivity and Depth (CTD) instrument with associated oceanographic sensors. The Scottish Ministers wish for the provision of a CTD instrument and associated sensors for the accurate measurement of the characteristics of sea water for environmental monitoring to quantify and understand trends and variability in Scottish waters, as a result of natural variability and human activities, including climate change. The equipment will be primarily used by the Oceanography delivery area but also by colleagues in other areas (fisheries, marine renewables, aquaculture, nature conservation) who require a good understanding of the physical environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000781614
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522517
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

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

45 - Construction work

48 - Software package and information systems

CPV Codes

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

45214630 - Scientific installations

48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,090 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 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
EDINBURGH
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
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Planet Ocean Ltd

Further Information

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