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Award of Purchase of Seagoing Balances (MS-P-0454)

Scottish Government

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26 Feb 2026 at 15:46

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate has awarded a contract for the purchase of three motion-compensated marine sea-going weighing scales. These scales are intended for use in scientific fisheries surveys conducted on their research vessels as well as chartered commercial vessels, contributing to accurate data collection during these surveys. The procurement falls under the "goods" category with an additional classification of "Microscopes" within the CPV code 38510000. The contract, valued at £24,183, was awarded to Echomaster Marine Limited, based in Macduff, as part of the award stage of the tender process initiated by the Scottish Government. The procurement process was aimed at equipping vessels for critical International Bottom Trawl Surveys and other similar multivessel surveys such as SIAMISS and Scottish Deepwater Slope Survey, fortifying scientific efforts in marine research.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in marine equipment and scientific instruments. Companies with capabilities in manufacturing or supplying motion-compensated weighing scales or similar marine survey equipment could find substantial business growth by targeting tenders like this. The procurement process highlights potential in sectors related to scientific research equipment, particularly those firms that can offer innovative solutions tailored for marine and fisheries surveys. Through engaging with government procurements, such enterprises may expand their market reach and strengthen ties within the research industry in Scotland and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Purchase of Seagoing Balances (MS-P-0454)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the purchase of athree motion compensated marine sea-going bench weighing scales that will be used for scientific fisheries surveys on the Marine Directorate's research vessels and chartered commercial vessels.Marine sea-going weighing scales are essential for the accurate data collection of fish catches and fish individual weights on statutory Marine Directorate (MD) fisheries surveys. The scales will be used on all of the five annual International Bottom Trawl Surveys (IBTS) that MD undertakes as well as other similar multivessel surveys such as the SIAMISS (Science/Industry Anglerfish and Megrim Survey) and the Scottish Deepwater Slope Survey.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821214
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB550505
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

38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

CPV Codes

38510000 - Microscopes

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£24,183 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

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

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

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
7
Supplier Names

Echomaster Marine Limited

Largs Yacht Haven Ltd

AECOM

thermo fisher scientific

Playscapes Scotland Ltd

Water Rescue Scotland

CAS DUNCAN

Further Information

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