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26 Jan 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the purchase of a portable electrofishing backpack, including all necessary components such as the backpack control unit, cathode, anode, batteries, and battery chargers. The contract, identified as MS-P-0376, falls under the category of agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to E-Fish (UK) Ltd. based in Grange over Sands. The Marine Directorate, located in Aberdeen, oversees this project, with a deadline for the supply and commissioning of all equipment set for 31 March 2025. The contract value amounts to £7455.00.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrofishing equipment to expand their market reach and showcase their expertise. Such businesses should possess detailed product knowledge and a proven track record of providing ongoing support and advice for complex equipment. Companies involved in the manufacture or supply of agricultural, fishing, and related goods would find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities, offering potential for growth and increased visibility within the public sector. Establishing a relationship with the Scottish Government through this tender can lead to future opportunities within similar projects or other procurement processes managed by the Marine Directorate.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Purchase of Portable Electrofishing Backpack (MS-P-0376)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for the purchase of a portable electrofishing backpack.The Marine Directorate, a directorate of the Scottish Government, Freshwater Interactions group undertake electrofishing surveys across a wide range of often remote environments to assess the status of fish populations, ectoparasite burdens, and to collect genetic material.This tender is for a complete package of backpack electrofishing equipment, including backpack control unit, cathode, anode, batteries and battery chargers. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate detailed product knowledge and have a proven ability to provide ongoing product support and advice. The supplier must confirm that they can supply and commission al equipment prior to 31 March 2025.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000782100
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522513
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£7,455 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 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

Environmental Standards Scotland

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Government- SASA

South Ayrshire Council

Stirling Council

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
AYR
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
16
Supplier Names

Agilent Technologies LDA UK Ltd

Blue Triangle (Glasgow) Housing Association Limited

E-Fish (UK) Ltd.

Fly Fast Further First Ltd

Ford Motor Company Ltd

Harvey Nash Limited

Insight

Ironside Farrar

M&K Services

Organic Farmers & Growers

Scot J C B Limited

Scottish Youth Parliament

Smarts

Trees Plus Ltd

Venesky Brown Ltd

WPI Economics

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