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Award of Purchase of Seabird GPS Tags for Northern Fulmar (MS-P-0434)

Scottish Government

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29 Jan 2026 at 09:07

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, via the Marine Directorate, has recently concluded the procurement process with an award for the purchase of seabird GPS tags and base stations. This procurement, titled "Award of Purchase of Seabird GPS Tags for Northern Fulmar (MS-P-0434)," falls under the goods category, specifically classified as tags (CPV: 35121600). The procurement location is based in Torry, Aberdeen, under the postal code AB11 9DB. The procurement was in the award stage as of 29th January 2026. This initiative aims to aid in the understanding of the at-sea behaviour and foraging ranges of Northern Fulmar seabirds. Pathtrack Limited was selected as the supplier, with the award valued at £19,460 GBP. The tags and base stations are required to be immersion-proof, with specific functionalities such as remote download via UHF and suitable battery life.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic goods tailored for wildlife tracking and conservation efforts. Companies with expertise in developing lightweight and advanced GPS and data communication devices would find this project particularly appealing, given the specific technical requirements outlined. The focus on moisture-proof and energy-efficient designs could also attract enterprises innovating in the fields of sustainable and robust electronic solutions. Engaging in similar procurement processes could facilitate business expansion into an environmentally focused niche market, appealing to progressive organisations looking to support ecological research and environmental stewardship.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Purchase of Seabird GPS Tags for Northern Fulmar (MS-P-0434)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the purchase of remote-download GPS+accelerometry+UHF immersion-proof tags for seabirds and UHF base stations capable of receiving data from the tags.The Scottish Ministers require seabird GPS tags and associated base stations for thepurposes of understanding at sea behaviour and foraging ranges of Northern Fulmar.This requirement is for GPS tags suitable for back-mounting with tesa tape to adult Fulmar. GPS tags must be immersion proof, collect GPS locations at ~144 fixes per day, collect accelerometery data, have remote download via UHF, have a battery life and on-board memory of at least two weeks, and weigh under 7g. Base stations must be immersion-proof, have a battery life of around 28 days and be equipped with a solar panel.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000817764
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548297
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

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

CPV Codes

35121600 - Tags

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£19,460 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jan 20267 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Forestry and Land Scotland

Moray Council

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Scottish Government- SASA

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
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
6
Supplier Names

Aberdeen Marine Services Ltd

Fisher Scientific UK

Flower Place Smithy

Jacobs

Pathtrack Limited

The Lines Between Ltd.

Further Information

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