---
title: "Sonar Equipment for Police Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05fc63"
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json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-05fc63.json"
source: "Find A Tender Service"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY"
published: "2025-12-23"
---

# Sonar Equipment for Police Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05fc63

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## Summary

The Scottish Police Authority is conducting a procurement process to acquire sonar equipment for Police Scotland's Dive and Marine unit. This tender is in the 'goods' procurement category and falls under the industry classification of police equipment. The tender process is currently active, and it follows an open procurement method. Interested suppliers need to submit their bids electronically by 3rd February 2026. The procurement is focused on benefiting the community, including targeted recruitment, training opportunities, and fostering SME and social enterprise development. The location for delivery is the UKM region, specifically serving the Scottish Police Authority based in Glasgow.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in the manufacture and supply of sonar and related equipment, particularly those with experience in serving public safety and law enforcement agencies. Companies with a strong emphasis on quality and competitive pricing will find this opportunity especially appealing, given the award criteria weighting of 60% for quality and 40% for price. SMEs and social enterprises that can align their offerings with community benefit objectives, such as providing employment and training schemes, will be well-positioned to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses capable of executing contracts efficiently within the specified 1080-day period and familiar with electronic procurement processes will have an advantage.

## Notice

Police Scotland's Dive and Marine unit require sonar equipment to assist with underwater searches.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Police Scotland's Dive and Marine unit require sonar equipment to assist with underwater searches.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085774-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Feb 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £500,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G40 4EH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Calton |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow East |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35200000 - Police equipment

## Release History

- 23 Dec 2025 at 11:47 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/085774-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000819363
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA19762
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

## Provenance

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