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Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

04 Jun 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

06 Mar 2026 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting as the buying organisation from their Marine Directorate, has issued a contract for "Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis." This procurement falls under the services category within the general public services industry and is intended to provide specialist laboratory analysis support for the ECOCHANGE programme. This programme explores the ecological impact of marine growth on offshore wind structures in the North Sea. The contract was awarded to Ocean Ecology, based in Gloucester, following an open procedure. The contract, valued at £199,000, was signed on 29th May 2026, with the initial tender process beginning in March 2026 and closing on 10th April 2026.

This tender serves as an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in marine biology, laboratory analysis, and ecological research to participate in high-impact projects that support governmental environmental policies. Companies with experience in marine sample analysis and ecological assessments, particularly those adept with offshore environments, are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The open procurement method emphasised quality and price, presenting equal opportunity for qualified suppliers to bid and showcase their expertise. Such opportunities encourage business growth by fostering innovation and technological advancement within the marine ecological sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate, seek to appoint a suitably qualified Supplier to deliver Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate, seek to appoint a suitably qualified Supplier to deliver specialist laboratory analysis in support of the ECOCHANGE programme. ECOCHANGE (Ecosystem Consequences of Changes to Habitats and implications for a Net Gain Energy approach) is investigating how marine growth on offshore wind infrastructure influences food web dynamics within the North Sea. The outputs of this contract will provide essential ecological evidence to inform Scotland's Marine Nature Positive policy development. To support this work, the Supplier will analyse a range of marine biological samples collected across the North Sea. This includes up to 245 Day Grab sediment samples for infauna identification (ID), with most samples supplied frozen and up to 20% preserved in formalin for detailed ID, abundance and biomass assessment. Each grab sample set will also include a 50 ml subsample for Particle Size Analysis (PSA). The requirement further includes stomach content analysis of up to 730 frozen fish specimens, together with the assessment of 20 settlement panels to quantify marine growth and species composition. Together, these analytical components will allow ECOCHANGE to assess how offshore wind developments may be altering habitat structure, prey availability and trophic interactions across the North Sea.

Renewal: The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Service Provider, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 21 March 2027. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825678
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN557298
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

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

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£199,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jun 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Jun 2026 - 7 Feb 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ocean Ecology

Further Information

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