Award

Award of Purchase of Marine Acoustic Release Receivers (MS-P-0443)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

12 Feb 2026 at 14:22

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Scottish Government, involves the purchase of marine acoustic release receivers under the title "Award of Purchase of Marine Acoustic Release Receivers (MS-P-0443)." This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically marine equipment, as per CPV classification 34930000. Located in Scotland, the procurement is managed by the Marine Directorate, and the process reached the award stage on 12 February 2026. The tender period commenced on 2 November 2026, with a contract signed with Thelma Biotel AS on 2 September 2026. The receivers, designed to detect fish tags at 69 kHz, require integration with mooring recovery systems and should accommodate existing marine conditions to minimise entanglement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine technological solutions, particularly those with expertise in acoustic detection and mooring systems. It would suit businesses with proven capabilities in producing marine equipment that can operate with specific acoustic tag protocols and recovery systems. With a contract value of £35,703.80 awarded to Thelma Biotel AS, companies equipped to deliver innovative receptor solutions and navigate aquatic deployments could thrive in competing for similar contracts. The focus on integrating advanced receiver systems with minimal environmental impact aligns with the increasing demand for sustainable marine solutions, offering a path for strategic expansion within the industry.

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Notice Title

Award of Purchase of Marine Acoustic Release Receivers (MS-P-0443)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the purchase of marine acoustic release receivers capable of detecting miniature acoustic transmitter fish tags operating at 69khz.Up to 10 acoustic release receivers are required each with a mooring recovery system. The receivers should be able to detect and store acoustic tag information from tags used for marine salmon smolt tracking. The receivers are required to work on commonly operated tag protocols including the Open Protocol codemaps at 69khz.The area of sea where the proposed work is occurring is <100m in depth and is used by other loch users including creelers. It can also have areas of free floating seaweed accumulation. Therefore it is necessary that the mooring recovery system minimises entanglement possibilities as far as possible. The acoustic releases and mooring recovery system should be able to recognise instruction from either a Thelma deckbox or an Innovasea VR100 deckbox.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000819497
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549456
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
£35,703 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Feb 20261 weeks 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

ANGUS COUNCIL

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

Contact Name
Flood Risk and Structures, Marine Directorate, Procurement, Procurement and Contract Management Team, Purchasing
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, david.dunlop@argyll-bute.gov.uk, julie.diggin@ros.gov.uk, mark.frater@sasa.gov.scot, procurement@eastlothian.gov.uk, procurement@scotborders.gov.uk, steelb@angus.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500, +44 1314793610, +44 1620827827, +44 1835824000, +441546604011, 01312448890, 07385223198

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
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
15
Supplier Names

AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES

BRYSON TRACTORS

DUNCAN&CAMERON

EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL

IPSOS MORI

LORIEN RESOURCING

MCGREGOR BOYALL ASSOCIATES

MP GROUP

PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS

SANDERSON GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

SWECO

THELMA BIOTEL

ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS

UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

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