---
title: "Purchase of Buoyancy Glider"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02cda4"
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# Purchase of Buoyancy Glider

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02cda4

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender process for the purchase of a buoyancy glider, an autonomous underwater vehicle, aimed at enhancing marine observation capabilities. This procurement falls under the goods category and is classified under CPV code 34721000. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period is set to close on 27 August 2021, with bid openings occurring on the same day in Aberdeen. The total value of this contract is approximately £200,000, with delivery anticipated for use around Scottish coastal waters.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in unmanned underwater vehicles and marine technology, particularly those that can demonstrate quality management and relevant technical expertise. Companies that have a proven track record in supplying advanced surveying equipment and those holding the necessary certifications, such as ISO 9001, would be particularly well-suited to compete. With the Scottish Government emphasising quality and corporate social responsibility in their evaluation criteria, suppliers who can offer innovative solutions and demonstrate their commitment to fair work practices will be at a competitive advantage.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of an autonomous underwater vehicle, namely a buoyancy glider in order to develop our own glider capability for marine observations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of an autonomous underwater vehicle, namely a buoyancy glider in order to develop our own glider capability for marine observations.

Options: Optional Extras in the form of equipment has been included within the specification.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003700-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 10 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £174,401 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RS AQUA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 34721000 - Gliders
- 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles
- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2022 at 11:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/003700-2022
- 28 Jul 2021 at 15:34 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/017974-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000662047
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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