---
title: "Profiling conductivity, temperature, depth instrument for use on board MRV Scotia"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05eb92"
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# Profiling conductivity, temperature, depth instrument for use on board MRV Scotia

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05eb92

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## Summary

The procurement process led by the Scottish Government is for the supply of a Temperature, Conductivity and Depth (CTD) instrument for use on board the MRV Scotia, categorised under marine equipment. The process is currently in the tender stage, with the tender marked as active, and is utilising an open procedure for procurement. The main procurement category is goods, specifically aimed at environmental monitoring in Scottish waters. The deadline for submitting tenders is set for 12th January 2026, and submissions must be made electronically through the specified Public Contracts Scotland platform. The procurement is underpinned by the legal framework 32014L0024, and the contract will run from 4th February 2026 to 31st March 2026 in the UKM region, with a contract value estimated at £150,000.

This tender offers a valuable business growth opportunity for companies specialising in oceanographic instruments and environmental monitoring. Suitable contenders would be businesses with proven expertise in marine equipment, those with the capacity for innovative solutions, and companies capable of providing the detailed technical facilities and quality management required. To qualify, bidders must demonstrate past experience in similar projects and possess the necessary economic and technical capabilities. With a focus on quality criteria such as delivery of requirements and staff competence, along with price competitiveness, businesses that align with these objectives stand a strong chance to engage and expand their market foothold through this contract.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for the supply of a Temperature, Conductivity and Depth (CTD) instrument with associated oceanographic sensors. The Scottish Ministers wish for the provision of a CTD instrument and associated sensors for the accurate measurement of the characteristics of sea water for environmental monitoring to quantify and understand trends and variability in Scottish waters, as a result of natural variability and human activities, including climate change.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for the supply of a Temperature, Conductivity and Depth (CTD) instrument with associated oceanographic sensors. The Scottish Ministers wish for the provision of a CTD instrument and associated sensors for the accurate measurement of the characteristics of sea water for environmental monitoring to quantify and understand trends and variability in Scottish waters, as a result of natural variability and human activities, including climate change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031186-2026 |
| 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 | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Unsuccessful |
| 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

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 3 Apr 2026 at 08:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031186-2026
- 1 Dec 2025 at 09:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078326-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817166
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

## Provenance

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