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Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

23 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

22 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, has initiated an open procurement process for statutory monitoring services at the Scottish Coastal Observatory site in Loch Ewe. This contract is under the industry category of general public services and services procurement, and is being managed by the Marine Directorate. The tender is currently active and submissions can be made electronically until 22nd October 2025, with the award period starting shortly thereafter on the same day. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which implies a transparent and competitive bidding process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine monitoring and environmental services, particularly those experienced in adhering to strict sampling protocols. Companies with robust technical facilities, quality management systems, and the capacity to manage substantial contracts would be well-suited to compete. An important criterion includes having a minimum specific yearly turnover of £300,000 over the past two years, alongside comprehensive liability insurance. This procurement can be an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations in the public sector, particularly within Scotland and potentially securing a lengthy contract until 2029 with possible extensions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe

Notice Description

Marine Directorate require monitoring to be carried out in Loch Ewe. Detailed protocols from Marine Directorate will be provided which will describe the sampling methods in detail. These will need to be strictly followed to ensure that sample integrity is maintained.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000810850
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539806
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
22 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
23 Sep 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 3-4 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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 8LU
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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