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Award

09 Feb 2026 at 10:14

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, specifically the Marine Directorate, has concluded the procurement process for the supply of a complete deionised water purification system intended for the Marine Laboratory located in Aberdeen. The procurement falls under the 'goods' category, with a focus on marine equipment, as classified by the CPV code 34930000. The award phase was finalised on 9th February 2026, following the tender initiation. The primary contract was awarded to Veolia Water Technologies, reflecting the strategic acquisition to bolster the operational capabilities of the Marine Directorate's laboratories.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in marine equipment or water purification technologies, particularly those capable of delivering advanced deionised water systems. Firms like Veolia demonstrate the potential for businesses providing sustainable technology solutions to leverage government contracts. Companies looking to grow within the public sector, especially those with innovative technologies in water purification, could find this sector ripe for expansion if they can offer competitive and precisely tailored solutions. The procurement process followed a standard tender award method, making it accessible for qualified suppliers with at least a level of experience similar to Veolia Water Technologies.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Complete Deionised Water Purification System (MS-P-0457)

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate is inviting a tender for the purchase of a complete deionised water purification system for use in the Marine Directorate Marine Laboratory located in Aberdeen.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821024
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549094
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
£10,281 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Feb 20266 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Feb 20266 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Angus Council

Argyll and Bute Council

Clackmannanshire Council

East Lothian Council

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Inverness College UHI (Also known as UHI Inverness)

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

NHS Lanarkshire

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Association for Marine Science ('SAMS')

Scottish Borders Council

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Scottish Government- SASA

The City of Edinburgh Council

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
50
Supplier Names

3x1

AECOM

Ace Taxis Perth Ltd

Agilent Technologies

AtkinsRealis UK Limited

BMES (Scotland) Ltd.

Blake Stevenson Ltd

Borders Independent Advocacy Services

Bryson Tractors Ltd

CAS DUNCAN

Collecte Localisation Satellites (CLS)

Continuity2 Ltd

Currie & Brown UK Limited

DUNCAN&CAMERON

Echomaster Marine Limited

Edmundson Electrical Ltd

European Electronique Ltd

European Instruments Ltd

Fairways (GM) Ltd.

Fisher Scientific UK

Highlander International Recycling

Ipsos MORI

KSO Research Limited

Largs Yacht Haven Ltd

Liaison Financial Services Ltd

Life Technologies Ltd

Lorien Resourcing Ltd

MAN Truck & Bus UK Ltd

MP Group UK Limited

McGregor Boyall Associates

Northern Trust

PPG Architectural Coatings UK Ltd

PeplerOptics

Planet Ocean Ltd

Playscapes Scotland Ltd

Pye Tait Ltd (trading as Pye Tait Consulting)

Sanderson Government and Defence

Scientific Laboratory Supplies Limited

ScotFast Limited

Shepherd Chartered Surveyors

Sweco UK Limited

Thelma Biotel AS

This is Gain Ltd

Trueform

Ultima Business Solutions

University Court of the University of Glasgow

University of Strathclyde

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture

Veolia Water Technologies

Water Rescue Scotland

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