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Autonomous Marine Sound Recorders

Scottish Government

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09 Oct 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, located at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, has issued a tender for "Autonomous Marine Sound Recorders" under the general public services industry category. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, seeks goods to support the long-term monitoring of underwater noise and marine mammal vocalisations. The location for this opportunity is Scotland, with a total contract value estimated at £50,000. Interested parties should note that electronic submissions are required by the deadline of 10th November 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the award starting at 1:00 PM on the same day. The procurement will proceed through an open procedure, encouraging wide competition among qualifying suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in acoustic monitoring technology and marine equipment supply. Companies with a robust turnover record, adequate insurance, and experience in providing related services are well-positioned to compete. The procurement requires bidders to demonstrate technical capabilities, quality management procedures, and sound financial standing. This invitation could foster business growth by expanding suppliers' footprints in innovative marine projects, particularly those specialising in dynamic and long-term underwater monitoring solutions. The contract for these sound recorders spans from December 2025 to March 2026, providing a tangible timeframe for businesses to contribute their expertise to a government initiative.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Autonomous Marine Sound Recorders

Notice Description

The Marine Directorate requires autonomous marine sound recorders for the purposes of long-term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as marine mammal vocalisations including whistles, moans and echolocation clicks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This invitation to tender is for sound recorders suitable for acoustic monitoring for deployment in inshore and offshore waters. Sound recorders must be capable of being moored for extended periods underwater, recording data autonomously with a programmable option for on/off duty cycle and for sample rate. The devices will be used as part of an array of moored detectors, monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels in Scotland's offshore waters.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000812678
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541126
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Oct 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified
Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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