---
title: "Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a10e"
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published: "2025-12-16"
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# Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a10e

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is the contracting authority overseeing the statutory monitoring project for the Scottish Coastal Observatory site at Loch Ewe. The procurement process pertains to the research services industry category and takes place within the region UKM in the United Kingdom. Currently in the award stage, the process began with an open procedure and has led to an active contract with W&J Grant, signed on the 1st of December 2025, valued at £200,720. The procurement activities were well-defined starting from the tender publication date of the 24th of September 2025, with key deadlines including the tender period ending on the 24th of October 2025.

This contract offers substantial business growth opportunities particularly for firms specialised in research and monitoring services within marine environments. Businesses with strengths in quality and precise delivery, possessing robust environmental and staff management practices, are well-positioned to compete successfully. The criteria for selection focused heavily on quality aspects, comprising a blend of understanding delivery, staff competence, contract management, health and safety, corporate and social responsibilities, price, and fairness work principles. This tender presents a viable business avenue for SMEs showing compliance with economic and technical standards, seeking expansion and partnership 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/083426-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 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 | £200,720 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | W&J GRANT |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2025 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/083426-2025
- 24 Sep 2025 at 12:30 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059251-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811133
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

## Provenance

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