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title: "Framework Agreement for the Service, Calibration and Maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific Oceanographic Instrumentation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-069dfc"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-06-18"
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# Framework Agreement for the Service, Calibration and Maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific Oceanographic Instrumentation

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-069dfc

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently procuring a Framework Agreement for the service, calibration, and maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic instrumentation, relevant to the service industry category. This procurement process, led by their Marine Directorate, aims to establish a framework pricing agreement for maintaining several items of scientific equipment. The tender is being updated, with the procurement stage currently set at tender following the most recent amendment on 18th June 2026. The tender period has an extended deadline for submission responses now set for 6th July 2026 at 12:00 PM, with the contract period slated to begin on 29th July 2026 and end on 11th August 2030. The primary location for service delivery is specified as supplier premises within the UK.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in calibration services, particularly those with experience in oceanographic instrumentation. Companies with expertise in technical service provision, particularly those with a turnover of at least £240,000 over the past two years, and those capable of meeting insurance requirements, are well-suited to compete. The procurement method is open, allowing for broad participation. Furthermore, as it includes criteria stressing quality management and environmental measures, it is especially appealing to businesses prioritising these areas. Successful bidders will have the opportunity to be the sole supplier for the framework, enhancing their business scope and market presence in the UK’s public sector.

## Notice

1.1. The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for the maintenance contract (service, calibration and, where necessary, repairs) of several items of Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic equipment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for the maintenance contract (service, calibration and, where necessary, repairs) of several items of Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057519-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 28 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £160,000 |
| 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 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 | Not specified |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 50433000 - Calibration services

## Release History

- 18 Jun 2026 at 11:16 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057519-2026
- 20 May 2026 at 15:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/046611-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832539
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=832539
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832539
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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