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Award

03 Jul 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the service, calibration, and maintenance of RBR Oceanographic Instrumentation to RS Aqua Ltd. This procurement falls under the services category and is related to marine and other equipment maintenance. The procurement process is at the award stage as of 3rd July 2026. The contract is managed by the Marine Directorate and is valued at £23,720. The contract commenced on 7th February 2026 and is set to run until 7th May 2028. The buying organisation, headquartered in Glasgow, sought a suitable contractor to ensure the oceanographic equipment's operational efficiency, relevant to the industry's needs.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine equipment services, such as those capable of offering detailed maintenance and calibration. Businesses with expertise in oceanographic instruments and comprehensive repair services are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. RS Aqua Ltd's successful bid highlights the prospect advantages for companies with a solid background and capability in marine and scientific equipment operations, potentially encouraging further business ventures in related sectors.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Award of Service, Calibration and Maintenance of RBR Oceanographic Instrumentation (MS-P-0485)

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply the maintenance contract (service, calibration and, where necessary, repairs) of several items of RBR oceanographic equipment.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000834282
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559374
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

50 - Repair and maintenance services


CPV Codes

50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£23,720 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
7 May 20282 years to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20265 months ago
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

GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

MARYHILL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD

MORAY COUNCIL

NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE

NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL

VISITSCOTLAND

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ELGIN
Postcode
IV30 1BX
Post Town
Inverness
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
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
14
Supplier Names

ALPHA FENCING

BERGMANN DIRECT

BRIGHT DIGITAL MARKETING LTD (BRIGHT SIGNALS

BROWNRIGGS

ENVIRONTEC

HENDERSON LOGGIE

IPSOS MORI

JACOBS

NORTH OFFSHORE

PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP

QTS CONTRACTS NORTH

RS AQUA

THE LINES BETWEEN

WSP

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