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Quality Accreditation

Scottish Government

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05 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process conducted by the Scottish Government focused on the "Quality Accreditation" of scientific procedures for their Marine Directorate, aiming to ensure appropriate quality assurance in their operations. This process, situated in Aberdeen, involved a limited procurement method, culminating in an active contract awarded on 1st April 2026. The award notice indicates that the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) was appointed due to its exclusive capacity to deliver this accreditation service within the UK, as recognised by the government. The primary industry category for this contract falls under General Public Services, with a specific focus on service delivery in locations including the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen and the Freshwater Laboratory in Pitlochry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in quality assurance and accreditation services, particularly those capable of offering specialised technical insight into environmental and scientific procedures. Although the procurement method was limited to UKAS due to its unique placement, similar tenders offer firms specialising in related areas the chance to align with governmental standards and enhance their sector reputation. Companies with expertise in technical accreditation and services that can address public-sector needs without facing competition due to distinct capabilities will likely find fertile ground for business development and expanded influence within government contracting circles.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Quality Accreditation

Notice Description

Marine Directorate wish to seek accreditation of their scientific procedures to ensure appropriate quality assurance is in place for effectively carrying out these tasks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate wish to seek accreditation of their scientific procedures to ensure appropriate quality assurance is in place for effectively carrying out these tasks.

Procurement Information

UKAS are the sole appointed body to provide accreditation within UK; appointed by the UK Government. Therefore they are a sole supplier of this service.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831005
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555120
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

72224200 - System quality assurance planning services

72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20264 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
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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

United Kingdom Accreditation Service

Further Information

Notice Documents

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