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title: "Autonomous Marine Sound Recorders and Acoustic Releases"
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# Autonomous Marine Sound Recorders and Acoustic Releases

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-02f33e

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently engaged in a public procurement process for the supply of Autonomous Marine Sound Recorders and Acoustic Releases. This tender falls under the goods category within the marine equipment industry and is focused on acquiring equipment for long-term monitoring of ambient underwater noise and marine mammal vocalisations. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender registration period has concluded. The equipment will be delivered around the coastline of Scotland, with the contract expected to run from 18 January 2022 to 31 March 2022.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marine technology and acoustic monitoring sectors. Companies specialising in sound recording devices, marine equipment, and acoustic systems would find this tender particularly relevant. Furthermore, since the procurement is conducted by a central authority, businesses that can demonstrate strong compliance with quality management procedures and possess relevant technical expertise are well-suited to compete for this contract. Successful bidders may benefit from long-term contracts and strengthened relationships with the Scottish Government, contributing to their growth and market presence.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to supply autonomous marine sound recorders for the purposes of long term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as marine mammal vocalisations including whistles, moans and echolocation clicks. Also required are acoustic release systems to enable the recovery of the moored sound recorders.

### Lot Information

Deep Water Sound Recorders

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to supply autonomous marine sound recorders for the purposes of long term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as marine mammal vocalisations including whistles, moans and echolocation clicks. Also required are acoustic release systems to enable the recovery of the moored sound recorders. The equipment will be operated by scientific staff from the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen or by contracted researchers, outwith the scope of this invitation to tender.

Inshore Sound Recorders

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to supply autonomous marine sound recorders for the purposes of long term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as marine mammal vocalisations including whistles, moans and echolocation clicks. Also required are acoustic release systems to enable the recovery of the moored sound recorders. The equipment will be operated by scientific staff from the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen or by contracted researchers, outwith the scope of this invitation to tender.

Inshore Acoustic Releases

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to supply autonomous marine sound recorders for the purposes of long term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as marine mammal vocalisations including whistles, moans and echolocation clicks. Also required are acoustic release systems to enable the recovery of the moored sound recorders. The equipment will be operated by scientific staff from the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen or by contracted researchers, outwith the scope of this invitation to tender.

Deep Water Acoustic Releases

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to supply autonomous marine sound recorders for the purposes of long term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as marine mammal vocalisations including whistles, moans and echolocation clicks. Also required are acoustic release systems to enable the recovery of the moored sound recorders. The equipment will be operated by scientific staff from the Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen or by contracted researchers, outwith the scope of this invitation to tender.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010131-2022 |
| 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 | 3 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 4 Mar 2022 |
| Contract period | 18 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £695,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £552,442 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active, Unsuccessful |
| 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 | 2 |
| Supplier names | RS AQUA; SWALE TECHNOLOGIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 32332300 - Sound recorders
- 32342400 - Acoustic devices
- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2022 at 14:16 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010131-2022
- 15 Apr 2022 at 12:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/010127-2022
- 3 Nov 2021 at 17:05 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/027600-2021

## 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

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