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title: "Quality Accreditation"
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current_stage: "Award"
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# Quality Accreditation

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0690d2

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## Summary

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate has completed the procurement process for the "Quality Accreditation" contract, aimed at accrediting their scientific procedures for quality assurance. This contract falls under the industry category of system quality assurance assessment and review services, with its main work sites located at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen and the Freshwater Laboratory in Pitlochry, both in the UKM region. The procurement process, decided through a limited method without prior publication of a call for competition, has awarded the contract to the United Kingdom Accreditation Service. The need for a sole supplier, UKAS, was justified due to the absence of competition in this sector for technical reasons, with the award being confirmed on the 1st of April, 2026, for a contract worth £145,000.

This tender presents numerous opportunities for businesses that specialise in system quality assurance and scientific procedure accreditation. Large-scale organisations with established operations in the UK, especially those experienced in delivering specialised accreditation services in technically competitive fields, would find similar tenders advantageous for business growth. The ability to offer exclusive or leading-edge technological expertise can distinguish bidders from others in the market. While the competition was limited, understanding the procurement method and rationale can equip potential suppliers with the necessary insights for future similar opportunities within the public sector.

## Notice

Marine Directorate wish to seek accreditation of their scientific procedures to ensure appropriate quality assurance is in place for effectively carrying out these tasks.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate wish to seek accreditation of their scientific procedures to ensure appropriate quality assurance is in place for effectively carrying out these tasks.

### Procurement Information

UKAS are the sole appointed body to provide accreditation within UK; appointed by the UK Government. Therefore they are a sole supplier of this service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040793-2026 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £145,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNITED KINGDOM ACCREDITATION SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 07:56 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/040793-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831005
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

## Provenance

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