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Award

24 Jul 2026 at 00:00

Tender

07 Apr 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a procurement process for a "Framework Agreement for the Provision of GIS Marine Data for Scotland," which focuses on services within the general public services industry category. The project aims to supply GIS-compatible Marine Data and Marine Data as a Service (DaaS) for use across the Scottish public sector. This procurement process follows an open procedure under an accelerated timeline due to urgency. Located in Aberdeen, Scotland, the procurement has been awarded to OceanWise Ltd, with the contract value amounting to £78,505, effective from 26 May 2026. Key partners include Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen as the central purchasing body and Sheriff Court House in Edinburgh as the review and mediation body.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in marine data processing and GIS services. The framework agreement allows businesses to offer GIS-compatible Marine Data and related services, making it particularly suitable for SMEs with technical expertise in providing scalable data solutions. Companies equipped with GIS capabilities and experience in servicing the public sector can leverage this framework to establish long-term engagements with the Scottish Government, facilitating business growth through repeat and extended contracts across various government departments.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Provision of GIS Marine Data for Scotland

Notice Description

The requirement is for a Framework Pricelist Agreement for GIS-compatible Marine Data and Marine Data as a Service (DaaS) for use across the Scottish public sector. The Framework shall allow Authorised Users to draw down the products and services outlined in this Statement of Requirements at agreed prices for the duration of this Framework.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The requirement is for a Framework Pricelist Agreement for GIS-compatible Marine Data and Marine Data as a Service (DaaS) for use across the Scottish public sector. The Framework shall allow Authorised Users to draw down the products and services outlined in this Statement of Requirements at agreed prices for the duration of this Contract.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000828738
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560877
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support


CPV Codes

72222000 - Information systems or technology strategic review and planning services

72300000 - Data services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£78,505 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
22 Apr 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
26 May 20262 months ago
Contract Period
13 May 2026 - 12 May 2027 6-12 months
Recurrence
Potential for a new framework to be set up in May 2027.

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCEANWISE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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