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Award of DMARINE - eDNA Arctica

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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30 Mar 2026 at 11:02

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process concerns the Scottish Government's award for the project titled "DMARINE - eDNA Arctica". This involves contracting services under a tender initiated by the Offshore Wind Directorate with a focus on the analysis and validation of quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) assays for benthic sediment samples. These samples are intended to detect the presence of ocean quahog (Arctica islandica). The procurement falls within the services category covering analysis, laboratory and marine research services. This award, dated 30th March 2026, was granted to The Cawthron Institute Trust Board, operating as The Cawthron Institute and located in Nelson, demonstrating the procurement stage as 'award'. The project commenced its tender period starting on 4th January 2026, with a contract value amounting to £34,277. The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, actively leads this initiative.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental management, marine research, and laboratory analysis services. Companies specialising in these domains have the potential to offer unique expertise and innovative solutions, enhancing their market position through heightened government collaboration. Businesses with capabilities in PCR assay development and sediment sample analysis are particularly well-suited to compete, given the technical nature of the project. As such, companies with a track record in delivering precise laboratory services, especially those that focus on marine biology and environmental sciences, stand to benefit from engaging in this contract. With the procurement process concluded, interested parties may look forward to similar future opportunities that align with the goals of the Scottish Government and its Offshore Wind Directorate.

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Notice Title

Award of DMARINE - eDNA Arctica

Notice Description

The Offshore Wind Directorate invites a tender from a suitable contractor to develop and validate a quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) assay and analyse benthic sediment samples, collected by the Marine Directorate, for presence of ocean quahog (Arctica islandica).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821376
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552756
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71620000 - Analysis services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

73112000 - Marine research services

90710000 - Environmental management

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£34,277 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Mar 20264 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Mar 20264 days 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

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3YY
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
4
Supplier Names

HARPER MACLEOD

HAYS HYDRAULICS & MECHANICAL SERVICES

JOANNE FORD COMMUNICATIONS

THE CAWTHRON INSTITUTE TRUST BOARD TRADING AS THE CAWTHRON INSTITUTE

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