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10 Jul 2026 at 14:18

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Award of Purchase of Scallop Gear (MS-P-0478)" was conducted by the Scottish Government, specifically its Marine Directorate. This tender falls under the agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products category, with a location based in Aberdeen, at the Marine Laboratory. The procurement has reached the award stage, with the award date noted as 10th July 2026. The procurement method was conducted through a tender initiation type and was focused on acquiring goods, specifically scallop gear for scientific research purposes. The procurement process started on 7th January 2026, and the main supplier awarded was Oban Scallop Gear Ltd with a contract value of £33,683.26.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the provision of fishing or scientific gear, particularly those specialising in products for farming, hunting, or fishing industries. Companies like Oban Scallop Gear Ltd, which supplied the required gear, are likely to gain business growth through such contracts. Suppliers who are adept at delivering specialised agricultural and related equipment or services incidental to fishing could find competitive opportunities in similar tenders. The successful completion and execution of such contracts could enhance a company's reputation and drive further business development in the niche market of scientific research equipment procurement.

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Notice Title

Award of Purchase of Scallop Gear (MS-P-0478)

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the purchase of scallop gear for scientific research being undertaken.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831926
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559909
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

37 - Musical instruments, sport goods, games, toys, handicraft, art materials and accessories

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

03300000 - Farming, hunting and fishing products

37413000 - Articles for hunting or fishing

77700000 - Services incidental to fishing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,683 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jul 20262 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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Aberdeen City Council

Clackmannanshire Council

Glasgow Clyde College

LHC Procurement Group for the Scottish Procurement Alliance (SPA)

NHS Fife

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Police Authority

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3DG
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
Not specified

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
29
Supplier Names

Oban Scallop Gear Ltd

TCS Response LTD.

Watts Group Limited

GRAHAM + SIBBALD Property Consultants Ltd

SSG Support Services Group LTD

3x1

National Centre for Social Research

HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS LIMITED

Turner & Townsend

ASA Recruitment

The Lines Between Ltd.

Hays Specialist Recruitment Ltd

Craigforth Consultancy and Research

University of Strathclyde Department of Architecture

Insight Direct (UK) Ltd

Hermes Equity Ownership Services Limited

Howell Marine Consulting

AtkinsRéalis UK Limited

Progressive Partnership

Venesky Brown Ltd

Arcadis LLP

University of Edinburgh

MBM Print & SCS Ltd

ICT Revolutions Limited

Arjo UK Ltd

Ultima Business Solutions

Quo Imus Limited

Valuta

Dalkia Operations Ltd

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