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title: "Purchase of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices"
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# Purchase of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04b2c2

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender under the title "Purchase of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices," classified within the industry category of surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic, and hydrological instruments and appliances (CPV: 38290000). The procurement process is currently at the "active" stage and follows an open procedure method. The procurement process, which covers the collection of electronic submissions, is scheduled to end on 29 November 2024, with bid evaluations also taking place on the same date in Aberdeen. The contract, valued at £272,000, will commence on 30 December 2024 and conclude by 31 March 2025. Delivery locations include the Marine Directorate in Aberdeen for use off the Scottish coastline.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in the supply of oceanographic equipment and related services. Given the technical requirements and the emphasis on environmental management and quality assurance, this contract is particularly suited to companies with experience in environmental monitoring and data analysis, particularly those who have historically demonstrated technical expertise in the analysis of water chemistry and nutrient levels. Firms capable of providing strong technical solutions, training, and support, as well as robust contract management, will have competitive advantages. Furthermore, a solid financial standing and adherence to technical and quality standards are critical aspects for eligibility, ensuring that only well-qualified businesses can compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a segmented flow analysis system for the analysis of dissolved nutrients (nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, silicate and ammonia) in saline estuarine and seawater samples for use in the Marine Laboratory and in oceanographic cruises.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of a segmented flow analysis system for the analysis of dissolved nutrients (nitrate, nitrite, phosphate, silicate and ammonia) in saline estuarine and seawater samples for use in the Marine Laboratory and in oceanographic cruises The segmented flow analysis system will be used by the Water Chemistry delivery area within the Science, Evidence, Data and Digital portfolio for the analysis of nutrient samples from the Marine Directorate (MD), part of the Scottish Government, groups and external customers for various purposes. The determination of the concentration of nutrients in the water provides an important indication of nutrient enrichment and the potential for eutrophication. These data are routinely collected by MD environmental scientists to study the seawater dissolved inorganic nutrients and to assess the eutrophication levels in Scottish coastal and offshore waters. This information is used to fulfil Scottish Government requirements for a number of statutory monitoring and report obligations about the status of the marine environment. They are also used by other MD colleagues and submitted to national/international databases. For these reasons the quality of these data is critical.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035520-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £272,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 43 - Machinery for mining, quarrying, construction equipment

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 43131100 - Offshore equipment

## Release History

- 1 Nov 2024 at 15:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035520-2024
- 31 Oct 2024 at 08:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/035252-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781974
- 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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