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Award of Mini-sensors for Environmental Monitoring in SCObs Stations (CASE/213415)

Scottish Government

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21 Jan 2026 at 14:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The recent procurement process, led by the Scottish Government, involved a contract for the acquisition of mini-sensors for environmental monitoring at the Scottish Coastal Observatory (SCObs) stations. The contract, titled "Award of Mini-sensors for Environmental Monitoring in SCObs Stations (CASE/213415)", falls under the goods category with a specific focus on marine equipment. The procurement, initiated on 2nd January 2026, is in the award stage with an awarded value of £22,016. The awarded supplier is Planet Ocean Ltd, based in Camberley, which will provide temperature, depth, and conductivity loggers essential for data collection and supporting biogeochemical measurements. Key buyers involved alongside the Scottish Government include numerous councils such as the Perth & Kinross Council and Clackmannanshire Council, highlighting the geographical reach across Scotland.

This tender presents a compelling opportunity for businesses operating in the manufacture or supply of marine and scientific monitoring equipment to engage and expand their market presence, particularly those offering innovative and reliable data-logging solutions. Small and medium enterprises with expertise in developing environmentally robust sensors could find an advantageous position to collaborate with governmental bodies on projects requiring precise environmental data collection. This engagement not only facilitates business growth but also contributes significantly to environmental research and monitoring efforts across the Scottish coastal regions.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Mini-sensors for Environmental Monitoring in SCObs Stations (CASE/213415)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for the purchase of temperature, depth and conductivity loggers to be deployed for data collection in support of prevailing conditions monitoring, including at stations of the Scottish Coastal Observatory (SCObs). The data provided by these instruments will provide the physical background to a series of other biogeochemical measurements carried out throughout the SCObs network, as well as other monitoring sites where the Scottish Ministers collect information

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818321
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN547714
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£22,016 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
21 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

Clackmannanshire Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

Moray Council

NHS Lanarkshire

Perth & Kinross Council

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Scottish Government- SASA

Scottish Police Authority

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
26
Supplier Names

A M Phillip Trucktech Ltd

Aberdeen Marine Services Ltd

Alma Economics

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

City Plumbing Supplies Holdings Limited

Clark Contracts Limited

Cotswold Outdoor Group

Coventry for Fencing

D&J Taxis

Earle International

Fisher Scientific UK

Flower Place Smithy

Jacobs

MP Group UK Limited

Mitie Property Services (UK) Ltd

Nicola Askham Ltd

OpenView Security Solutions Limited

PS PARTNERSHIPS & CONSULTANCY LTD

Pathtrack Limited

Planet Ocean Ltd

Quo Imus Limited (trading as Qi Consulting)

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

Tenants Information Service

Tetra Tech RPS Energy Limited

The Lines Between Ltd.

Uk Plumbing Supplies Limited

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