Award

Award of Infaunal and granulometry analysis of grab samples (MS-P-0384)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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26 Sep 2025 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting through its Marine Directorate in Aberdeen, has completed an award stage for a tender titled "Award of Infaunal and granulometry analysis of grab samples (MS-P-0384)." This procurement process fell under the "services" category, specifically focused on analysis services, and aimed to support environmental assessments related to Marine Renewable developments and the ScotWind leasing round. Located in Scotland, the initiative is a part of the government's Net Zero ambitions, ensuring effective data collection for offshore renewable projects. On 26th September 2025, the contract was awarded to APEM Ltd and carries a value of £39,718. The procurement method utilised was a tender, involving an analytical role for marine sediment sampling.

This tender opportunity presents substantial growth prospects for businesses specialising in environmental analysis and marine sediment studies. Companies providing innovative solutions for offshore wind project assessments would find this particularly beneficial. Engaging in such contracts facilitates entry into the significant Scottish offshore market, aligning with the government’s environmental and renewable energy goals. It’s an ideal platform for environmental consultancies and analytical service providers looking to expand their portfolio and contribute to large-scale renewable energy projects.

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Notice Title

Award of Infaunal and granulometry analysis of grab samples (MS-P-0384)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites bids from a suitable contractor to analyse 54 marine sediment grab samples for infauna abundance and biomass and 10 marine sediment samples for Particle Size Analysis.The output data will feed into a wider project to compare different sampling techniques used at offshore wind farm sites to optimise benthic survey designs. The potential for a more efficient and effective approach to data collection to support applicants submitting the evidence required during the application process for Marine Renewable (MR) developments.This tender will contribute to the overall process of the deployment of offshore renewable technology including the ScotWind leasing round, including individual project level EIAs, and will support the Scottish Governments Net Zero ambitions while protecting our marine environment as well as supporting future planning work.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787294
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540090
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£39,718 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 Sep 20255 months 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

FALKIRK COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL

THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL

Contact Name
Commercial and Procurement Services, Community Greenspace, Corporate Procurement Unit, Procurement, Workplace:Facilities Services
Contact Email
john.young2@gov.scot, khartnett@pkc.gov.uk, ranjit.bhatti@ros.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314793610, +44 1324506566, +44 1738475000, +44 3001230900, +44 312441007, 0

Buyer Location

Locality
PERTH
Postcode
PH1 5PH
Post Town
Perth
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM12 Falkirk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Falkirk
Electoral Ward
Bonnybridge and Larbert
Westminster Constituency
Alloa and Grangemouth

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
11
Supplier Names

AKHTER COMPUTERS

APEM

ATKINSREALIS

BARNETT WADDINGHAM

ELIS

FISHERS SERVICES

GMG CONTRACTORS

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

HEARTS & MINDS

THINKPROJECT

VENESKY BROWN

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