Award

Award of Service & Calibration of Sea-Bird Oceanographic Instrumentation (CASE/213415)

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

09 Feb 2026 at 10:18

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, has successfully awarded a contract as part of a public procurement process. The contract, titled "Award of Service & Calibration of Sea-Bird Oceanographic Instrumentation (CASE/213415)," falls under the services category with a specific focus on marine equipment. The procurement process is at the "Award" stage as of 9th February 2026, with the contract having been signed on 2nd March 2026. Positioned in Edinburgh and involving maintenance services for oceanographic equipment, the tender was initiated through a formal tendering procedure. The contract amount is £13,205, and the primary supplier selected is Planet Ocean Ltd, located in Camberley. The tender period was scheduled to start on 2nd September 2026.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in servicing and calibration of oceanographic equipment, particularly those familiar with Sea-Bird Scientific instrumentation. Companies with expertise in marine services and those capable of executing detailed maintenance and repair procedures would be well-suited for such contracts. Engaging in such public procurement processes can allow specialised marine equipment servicing firms to enhance their portfolios, build credibility in the industry, and establish significant relationships with governmental organisations like the Scottish Government. This could ultimately lead to expanded business growth and further prospects in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Award of Service & Calibration of Sea-Bird Oceanographic Instrumentation (CASE/213415)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers through Marine Directorate invite a tender for the maintenance (service, calibration and, where necessary, repairs) of several items of oceanographic equipment manufactured by Sea-Bird Scientific.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000820764
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549096
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
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
£13,205 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20262 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

ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL

FIFE COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA

Contact Name
Marine Directorate, Procurement, Procurement & 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@scotborders.gov.uk, yahia.reggab@fife.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500, +44 1314793610, +44 1546604011, +44 1698465002, +44 1835824000, +44 3451550000, 01312448890

Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Post Town
Paisley
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
15
Supplier Names

BORDERS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICES

BRYSON TRACTORS

EUROPEAN INSTRUMENTS

IPSOS MORI

LORIEN RESOURCING

MP GROUP

PEPLEROPTICS

PLANET OCEAN

SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES

SHEPHERD CHARTERED SURVEYORS

THELMA BIOTEL

THIS IS GAIN

TRUEFORM

UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

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