---
title: "Purchase of Multibeam Echosounders"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-02e7e8"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-04-15"
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# Purchase of Multibeam Echosounders

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02e7e8

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is inviting tenders for the Purchase of Multibeam Echosounders, a procurement project classified under the Sonars industry (CPV code 38113000). This tender is currently at the active stage and the contract period runs from 13 December 2021 until 31 March 2026. Interested parties should be aware that the submission deadline for bids was updated to 16 November 2021. The procurement method is an open procedure, allowing various suppliers in the market to submit their proposals.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for growth for businesses that specialise in marine technology and sonar systems. Companies with experience in providing high-resolution, marine surveying equipment and services would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Moreover, businesses that can demonstrate a thorough understanding of the technical and quality assurance requirements outlined in the tender will be favoured. With two active lots for different marine vessels, this tender could attract multiple suppliers, thereby fostering collaboration and innovation within the industry.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to provide a replacement for a high resolution, true beam forming, Multibeam EchoSounder system (MBES) to the Scottish Ministers, Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

### Lot Information

Purchase of Multibeam for MRV Scotia

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to provide a replacement for a high resolution, true beam forming, Multibeam EchoSounder system (MBES) to the Scottish Ministers, Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

Purchase of Multibeam for MRV Alba na Mara

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to provide a replacement for a high resolution, true beam forming, Multibeam EchoSounder system (MBES) to the Scottish Ministers, Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010118-2022 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £241,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £297,000 |

## 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 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELEDYNE MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 38113000 - Sonars

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2022 at 12:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010118-2022
- 12 Nov 2021 at 16:24 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024699-2021
- 12 Nov 2021 at 16:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028381-2021
- 5 Nov 2021 at 11:24 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027798-2021
- 26 Oct 2021 at 15:05 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026805-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- 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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