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title: "Purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b07f"
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# Purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b07f

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## Summary

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate is seeking a supplier for the purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems for the MRV Scotia, located in Aberdeen, UK. This procurement falls under the goods category and relates to the "Echo sounders" CPV classification. The tender was conducted using an open procedure and is now in the award stage. The awarding of the contract occurred on 30th December 2024, with Echomaster Marine selected as the supplier. Key criteria for the award included delivery of requirements, staff competence, contract management, health & safety, and pricing. The total contract value is £233,120, and the project is aimed at replacing the aging echosounders on the MRV Scotia, which are over 20 years old and currently experiencing operational issues.

This procurement provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of scientific and marine equipment. Echomaster Marine, an SME, secured the contract, highlighting the inclusivity of smaller enterprises in such significant projects. Businesses with expertise in scientific installations, analytical, forecasting or mathematical software, and those capable of offering high-quality service, technical competence, and strong contract management practices would be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. The project also emphasises the need for robust health and safety practices and fair work conditions, which could benefit companies with strong credentials in these areas.

## Notice

Marine Directorate has a requirement to place a contract with a supplier for the purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems for MRV Scotia.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate has a requirement to place a contract with a supplier for the purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems for MRV Scotia. The MRV Scotia, is currently equipped with an aging, ( 20+ years), suite of scientific echosounders operating at 4 individual frequencies. The current system is now unsupported in terms of replacement components. Although currently operational, some of the channels are showing signs of water ingress into cables. The transducers are mounted on the retractable drop keel which allows easy access to them in port when raised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002638-2025 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £233,120 |

## 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 | ECHOMASTER MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 38114000 - Echo sounders
- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 08:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002638-2025
- 23 Oct 2024 at 11:59 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034303-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.echomastermarine.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781288
- 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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