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title: "Framework Agreement for the Service, Calibration and Maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific Oceanographic Instrumentation"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06c69f"
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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-06c69f

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, invites tenders for a Framework Agreement concerning the service, calibration, and maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic instrumentation. This procurement process, which falls under the services category, aims to establish a comprehensive maintenance contract worth £160,000. The tender is part of an open procedure and is currently active, with submissions to be made electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland website. The relevant procurement stage is 'Tender,' and interested parties have until 24th July 2026 to submit their proposals. The contract is scheduled to commence on 29th July 2026 and conclude by 28th July 2030. The main location for this procurement is within the supplier's premises, servicing regions across the UK.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine equipment, particularly those with expertise in calibration services for oceanographic instrumentation. Companies that have a strong track record in delivering similar services, possess substantial financial standing, and meet the selection criteria—such as a minimum yearly turnover and relevant insurances—will be well-suited to compete. This framework agreement not only ensures steady work over a four-year period but also enables firms to collaborate closely with a governmental body, potentially leading to further growth opportunities in the public procurement 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/064318-2026 |
| 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 | 8 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 24 Jul 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

- 8 Jul 2026 at 14:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/064318-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836900
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=836900
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