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title: "Framework Agreement for Fish Tracking Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06a668"
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published: "2026-05-27"
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# Framework Agreement for Fish Tracking Equipment

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06a668

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## Summary

This public procurement process involves the Scottish Government's Marine Directorate seeking tenders for a Framework Agreement focused on Fish Tracking Equipment. The procurement falls under the marine equipment industry category and is intended for use in telemetry projects assessing fish movement around the Scottish coast. The process follows an open tender procedure, with electronic submissions accepted. Key dates include a tender period ending on 29th June 2026 and an award period beginning on the same day. The four-year contract is slated to commence on 1st August 2026 and conclude on 31st July 2030, with all activities based in the UK, specifically targeting the UKM region.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in acoustic telemetry equipment, acoustic release, and weight recovery systems. Companies with strengths in innovative solutions, with robust experience in marine technology and quality assurance systems, are particularly well-suited to apply. The framework agreement will necessitate a minimum annual turnover of £500,000 over the last two years, which points towards established companies with a comprehensive understanding of supply chain dynamics and quality management in the domain of fish tracking technologies. Engaging in this contract could enhance business visibility through association with government projects, incentivising growth and innovation within the sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for the provision of acoustic telemetry equipment, acoustic release and weight recovery system components for various telemetry projects that MD will undertake. This framework will run for a four year duration. Scottish Government conduct telemetry studies to determine the spatial and temporal movement of fish migrating from rivers around the Scottish coast and in the marine environment.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for the provision of acoustic telemetry equipment, acoustic release and weight recovery system components for various telemetry projects that MD will undertake. This framework will run for a four year duration. Scottish Government conduct telemetry studies to determine the spatial and temporal movement of fish migrating from rivers around the Scottish coast and in the marine environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049722-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| 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 | 27 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Jun 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 31 Jul 2026 - 31 Jul 2030 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 27 May 2026 at 12:55 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/049722-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000833006
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=833006
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=833006
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
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