Award

Profiling conductivity, temperature, depth instrument for use on board MRV Scotia

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

03 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Tender

01 Dec 2025 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking to procure a Profiling Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD) instrument for usage on the MRV Scotia, aimed at environmental monitoring within Scottish waters. This procurement falls under the industry category of "goods" and is linked to general public services, specifically focused on understanding trends and variability caused by natural phenomena as well as human activities such as climate change. Based in Edinburgh, the procurement process utilises an open procedure method. The tender submission period ends on 12 January 2026, with the contract award anticipated shortly thereafter, with a contract operational period from 4 February 2026 to 31 March 2026. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with relevant documents available for electronic submission.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in oceanographic monitoring equipment and services. Companies with experience in environmental sensor technology, especially those capable of providing high-quality and precise measurements regarding sea water characteristics, would be well-suited to compete. The tender necessitates a minimum annual turnover of £250,000 over the last two years and compliance with specific economic and technical criteria, including holding relevant ISO certifications. The Scottish Government is both the buyer and central purchasing body, and the chosen supplier is likely to benefit from increased visibility and credibility in the marine and environmental sectors due to association with a national authority. The opportunity is ripe for innovative companies looking to expand into government contracts and contribute to meaningful environmental projects.

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Notice Title

Profiling conductivity, temperature, depth instrument for use on board MRV Scotia

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for the supply 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 have a requirement for the supply 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.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817166
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553247
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award 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
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jan 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
4 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

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
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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