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Framework Agreement for Fish Tracking Equipment

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

27 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate procured a framework agreement for fish-tracking equipment used in telemetry studies. The requirement covers acoustic telemetry equipment, acoustic release components and weight-recovery system components for projects studying the spatial and seasonal movement of fish migrating from rivers around Scotland’s coast and through the marine environment. It is a goods supply opportunity rather than a construction or consultancy contract. Delivery is associated with Scotland, with the buyer based at Victoria Quay in Edinburgh. The framework supports various Marine Directorate telemetry projects and includes electronic ordering and payment arrangements. The relevant classification is CPV 34930000, covering marine equipment and related supplies. The awarded supplier is RS Aqua Ltd, a small or medium-sized enterprise based at Port Solent.

This procurement has been awarded following a completed open procedure. One lot was evaluated on proposed solution quality, weighted at 50, and price, weighted at 30; variants were allowed. Two electronic bids were received, both from SMEs. The award was made to RS Aqua Ltd, and the contract was signed on 1 September 2026. The active contract is valued at £2,712,500 and runs from 1 August 2026 to 31 July 2030. The framework was limited to one participant. Bidders needed to submit in English, keep bids valid for 180 days, and provide staff names and qualifications. The tender submission deadline was 29 June 2026 at 12:00, with bid opening scheduled for 13:00 that day in East Lothian.

This award shows a clear requirement for specialist suppliers of acoustic fish-tracking and marine telemetry equipment serving Scottish Government research programmes. A credible competitor would need to supply acoustic telemetry systems together with acoustic release and weight-recovery components, and demonstrate the technical resources to support varied telemetry projects. Relevant evidence would include three comparable supply or delivery examples from the previous five years, suitably qualified technicians, appropriate technical facilities, quality-control measures, supply-chain and tracking systems, environmental management arrangements, and the necessary tools and equipment. Buyers would also expect a UKAS or equivalent independent ISO 9001 certificate, or a documented and senior-approved quality-management system. Financial readiness, appropriate insurance, sound liquidity, and clear subcontracting arrangements would also be important.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for Fish Tracking Equipment

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for the provision of acoustic telemetry equipment, acoustic release and weight recovery system components for various telemetry projects that MD will undertake. This framework will run for a four year duration. Scottish Government conduct telemetry studies to determine the spatial and temporal movement of fish migrating from rivers around the Scottish coast and in the marine environment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for the provision of acoustic telemetry equipment, acoustic release and weight recovery system components for various telemetry projects that MD will undertake. This framework will run for a four year duration. Scottish Government conduct telemetry studies to determine the spatial and temporal movement of fish migrating from rivers around the Scottish coast and in the marine environment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000833006
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564230
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£2,712,500 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jun 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 4-5 years
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

RS Aqua Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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