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Salinity Sample Analysis

Scottish Government

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20 Aug 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, is procuring salinity sample analysis services. The work involves analysing samples collected during survey activities, supporting the Directorate’s marine survey and monitoring work. This is a laboratory or analytical services requirement rather than the supply of equipment or fieldwork. Samples will be delivered to, and the analysis will be carried out at, the supplier’s premises. The procurement covers one requirement. It is suited to laboratories and specialist environmental or marine analytical businesses able to process salinity samples reliably, document their methods and provide results suitable for government survey work. The relevant CPV classification is 73110000, research and experimental development services.

The process has reached tender: the Scottish Government invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. Bids were due by 21 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with evaluation scheduled to start at 13:00 UTC and bids opened at that time in East Lothian. The contract period is 720 days. Bids must remain valid for 180 days and may include variants. Evaluation is based on quality and price, with published weightings of 40% for understanding and delivery of requirements and 30% for price. Suppliers must have a specific annual turnover of at least £100,000 in each of the last two years, a current ratio above 0.8 and £1 million public liability insurance, alongside compulsory employers’ liability cover.

This opportunity suits an established testing laboratory or marine and environmental analysis provider with the capacity to handle government survey samples over a two-year contract. Bidders need to show three relevant examples from the last five years, identify available technicians or technical bodies, and describe their facilities, equipment, quality controls, supply-chain tracking and environmental management measures. The buyer requires either an independent UKAS or equivalent third-party certificate confirming compliance with BS EN ISO 9001, or a documented, senior-approved and regularly reviewed quality-management policy appropriate to the work. Suppliers must explain any proposed subcontracting and its proportion, and provide staff names and qualifications. Electronic payment and ordering will be used.

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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=AUG562724
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
21 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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

Further Information

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