---
title: "Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-059f26"
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source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-09-23"
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# Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-059f26

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting an open procedure procurement for "Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe," focusing on research and development services and related consultancy. Under the management of the Marine Directorate, the goal is to monitor Loch Ewe in accordance with meticulously outlined sampling methods to preserve sample integrity. The procurement is currently in the tender stage and accepts electronic submissions until 22nd October 2025. The contract, valued at £180,000, spans from 1st April 2026 to 31st March 2029. The buyer, the Scottish Government, is located at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, and the services will be delivered in the UKM region.

This tender creates substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in marine environmental monitoring. Companies equipped with comprehensive technical facilities, strong quality assurance procedures, and experience in handling similar governmental contracts will find it particularly advantageous. Smaller enterprises with robust supply chain management and a commitment to health and safety standards will be well-suited to compete. Moreover, the contract includes an option for a 12-month extension, providing further prospects for business growth and ongoing collaboration with the Scottish Government.

## Notice

Marine Directorate require monitoring to be carried out in Loch Ewe. Detailed protocols from Marine Directorate will be provided which will describe the sampling methods in detail. These will need to be strictly followed to ensure that sample integrity is maintained.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe.

Renewal: Optional 12 month extension.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058874-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| 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 | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2025 at 11:25 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058874-2025
- 22 Sep 2025 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058529-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810850
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

## Provenance

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