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Salinity Sample Analysis

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Sep 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

20 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate procured laboratory analysis of salinity samples collected during survey work. This is an analytical testing service supporting marine survey activity: samples are analysed for their salinity, with the work carried out at the supplier’s premises. The requirement covers one package of services, rather than separate workstreams or delivery to a named field location. It is relevant to laboratories and scientific service providers with the facilities, technical staff and quality controls needed to analyse marine samples and report reliable results. The awarded provider, Ocean Scientific International Ltd, is based in Havant, but the requirement describes performance at supplier premises rather than specifying a required delivery location.

The procurement is complete and the Scottish Government has selected Ocean Scientific International Ltd for the single lot. One bid was received. The contract was signed on 30 September 2026, is active, and has a value of £56,835. The stated contract period is 720 days. The tender deadline was 21 September 2026 at 12:00; the award period began at 13:00 that day. The competition used an open procedure. Evaluation gave 40% to understanding and delivery of requirements and 30% to price; no further evaluation weighting is stated. Suppliers could submit variants. Financial qualification required specific annual turnover of at least £100,000 in each of the previous two years and a current ratio above 0.8, alongside insurance requirements.

For laboratories considering similar Scottish Government marine monitoring work, this award demonstrates demand for salinity analysis of samples generated through survey activity, with analysis performed at the supplier’s own premises. A credible competitor would need relevant analytical facilities, suitable technicians and equipment, and robust quality controls. The stated technical evidence requirements included three comparable examples from the previous five years, details of technical resources and quality measures, supply-chain tracking, environmental management, and disclosure of any intended subcontracting. Quality assurance could be demonstrated through UKAS (or equivalent) accredited ISO 9001 certification, or through a documented, senior-approved and periodically reviewed quality management policy appropriate to the organisation and work. Suppliers also needed adequate financial standing, including the required turnover and current ratio, and employers’ and public liability insurance. The award went to an SME after a single bid.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Salinity Sample Analysis

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable suppliers for the analysis of salinity samples collected as part of survey work carried out.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable suppliers for the analysis of salinity samples collected as part of survey work carried out.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000840693
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP565626
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£56,835 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Sep 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 2026Expired
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
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
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Ocean Scientific International Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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