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Framework Agreement for the Service, Calibration and Maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific Oceanographic Instrumentation

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

17 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

21 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

08 Jul 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, procured a framework pricing agreement for servicing, calibrating and, where necessary, repairing Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic instruments. The requirement covers several items of scientific marine equipment and is classified under CPV 50433000 for calibration services. Work is to be carried out at the supplier’s premises, serving the Scottish Government’s equipment requirements in the UK. This is a specialist technical services opportunity for businesses with facilities and qualified technicians able to maintain and calibrate Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic instrumentation. The arrangement covers service, calibration and repairs rather than the supply of new equipment. The Scottish Government is the buyer and central purchasing body for the procurement.

The procurement is complete and was awarded following an open procedure. It had one lot and one framework participant. The tender deadline was 27 July 2026 at 12:00, following an amendment that allowed additional time for review; bids were opened on 24 July 2026 at 13:00. The award period began on 24 July 2026, and the contract was signed on 17 August 2026. Planet Ocean Ltd was awarded the contract, which is active. The awarded contract value is £159,894.28, against an estimated procurement value of £160,000, both in GBP. The contract runs from 29 July 2026 to 28 July 2030. Evaluation included understanding and delivery of requirements at 40% and price at 30%.

This award demonstrates sustained Scottish Government demand for specialist maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic equipment. A credible future competitor would need relevant marine instrumentation service and calibration capability, supported by suitable technical facilities, tools, plant and equipment. The buyer required three relevant examples from the previous five years, details of available technicians or technical bodies, quality-assurance measures, supply-chain tracking systems and environmental management measures. Suppliers also needed to explain any intended subcontracting. Quality capability could be demonstrated through UKAS or equivalent independent certification to BS EN ISO 9001, or through a documented, senior-approved and periodically reviewed quality-management policy. Staff names and qualifications were required, so the opportunity suits an established specialist team rather than a general engineering provider.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Framework Agreement for the Service, Calibration and Maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific Oceanographic Instrumentation

Notice Description

1.1. The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for the maintenance contract (service, calibration and, where necessary, repairs) of several items of Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic equipment.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for the maintenance contract (service, calibration and, where necessary, repairs) of several items of Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic equipment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000836900
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562484
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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

50 - Repair and maintenance services

CPV Codes

34930000 - Marine equipment

50433000 - Calibration services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£160,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,894 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Aug 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Jul 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
29 Jul 2026 - 28 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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Planet Ocean Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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