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title: "Purchase of Cetacean Click Detectors"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04b1b2"
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# Purchase of Cetacean Click Detectors

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b1b2

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has issued a tender for the purchase of autonomous marine acoustic cetacean click detectors, under the CPV classification "Noise-measuring equipment." This tender, identified as CASE/693111, falls within the goods procurement category and is to be conducted through an open procedure. The procurement process is active and open, with tender submissions due by 25th November 2024 at 12:00 PM. The delivery location for the equipment is the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. Businesses interested in participating should note that the contract period extends from 23rd December 2024 to 31st March 2025. The key evaluation criteria for the tender include technical solutions, delivery, training and support, contract management and quality assurance, Fair Work First policies, and price considerations.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine acoustic equipment, particularly those with experience in long-term static monitoring of marine mammals. The requirement for cetacean click detectors capable of prolonged underwater deployment and autonomous data recording suggests that specialised manufacturers and suppliers of scientific and acoustic monitoring equipment are well-suited to compete. The procurement also seeks suppliers with a proven track record in delivering complex technical solutions and a solid financial standing, as demonstrated by recent examples of relevant experience and adherence to quality management standards. Additionally, companies able to offer comprehensive support, training, and contract management services will have a competitive advantage in meeting the procurement criteria.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of autonomous marine acoustic cetacean click detectors.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of autonomous marine acoustic cetacean click detectors. The Scottish Ministers requires autonomous marine acoustic cetacean click detectors for the purposes of long-term static monitoring of marine mammals. This requirement is for cetacean click detectors suitable for acoustic monitoring for deployment in inshore and offshore waters. Cetacean click detectors must be capable of being moored for extended periods underwater, recording data autonomously with a programmable option for on/off duty cycle. The devices will be used as part of an array of moored detectors, monitoring cetaceans in Scotland's offshore waters

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002642-2025 |
| 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 | 25 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2025 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £99,200 |

## 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 | CHELONIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38434300 - Noise-measuring equipment
- 45214630 - Scientific installations

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 08:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002642-2025
- 28 Oct 2024 at 08:46 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/034792-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781607
- 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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