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title: "Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-066435"
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# Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-066435

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, specifically the Marine Directorate, has completed the procurement process to appoint a supplier for the "Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis" service, classified under laboratory services. Located in the UKM region, this contract concerns the analysis of marine biological samples from the North Sea, with the aim of informing Scotland's Marine Nature Positive policy development. The procurement process followed an open procedure, and although the tender stage is complete, the contract was signed on 29th May 2026. The contract was awarded to Ocean Ecology, a large-scale supplier, with a contract value of £199,000. The contract runs from 8th June 2026 to 7th February 2027, with the potential for extension until 21st March 2027.

This procurement creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental monitoring and laboratory services, particularly those with experience in marine ecosystem analysis and support for renewable energy projects. The service requirement to conduct detailed analysis of sediment and fish samples shows that businesses with capabilities in advanced ecological and environmental assessments, particularly related to offshore wind farm impacts, would be well-suited for such contracts. Companies with robust supply chain management and a focus on environmental sustainability are positioned to benefit from similar future opportunities as Scotland continues to develop its environmental policies and research initiatives.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate, seek to appoint a suitably qualified Supplier to deliver Fish Stomach Content & Benthic Sample Analysis.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate, seek to appoint a suitably qualified Supplier to deliver specialist laboratory analysis in support of the ECOCHANGE programme. ECOCHANGE (Ecosystem Consequences of Changes to Habitats and implications for a Net Gain Energy approach) is investigating how marine growth on offshore wind infrastructure influences food web dynamics within the North Sea. The outputs of this contract will provide essential ecological evidence to inform Scotland's Marine Nature Positive policy development. To support this work, the Supplier will analyse a range of marine biological samples collected across the North Sea. This includes up to 245 Day Grab sediment samples for infauna identification (ID), with most samples supplied frozen and up to 20% preserved in formalin for detailed ID, abundance and biomass assessment. Each grab sample set will also include a 50 ml subsample for Particle Size Analysis (PSA). The requirement further includes stomach content analysis of up to 730 frozen fish specimens, together with the assessment of 20 settlement panels to quantify marine growth and species composition. Together, these analytical components will allow ECOCHANGE to assess how offshore wind developments may be altering habitat structure, prey availability and trophic interactions across the North Sea.

Renewal: The Purchaser may, by giving notice to the Service Provider, extend the period of the Contract to a date falling no later than 21 March 2027. Subject to that constraint, the Purchaser may extend the period of the Contract on more than one occasion.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052880-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Apr 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 May 2026 |
| Contract period | 7 Jun 2026 - 7 Feb 2027 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £200,000 |
| Lots value | £200,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £199,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | OCEAN ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2026 at 13:46 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/052880-2026
- 6 Mar 2026 at 13:40 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/020412-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825678
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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