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title: "Salinity Sample Analysis"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-06e85c"
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# Salinity Sample Analysis

Buyer: Scottish Government  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-06e85c

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, is procuring salinity sample analysis services. The work involves analysing salinity samples collected during survey activities, with delivery carried out at the supplier’s premises. This is a laboratory and marine-science research service, classified under CPV 73110000 (research services). The procurement is a single-lot requirement. Suppliers will need to provide the personnel, facilities, technical equipment and quality controls needed to receive and analyse the samples and report reliable results. The contract supports survey work undertaken by the Marine Directorate, so it is suited to organisations with relevant analytical capability and experience in handling scientific or environmental samples. Electronic ordering and electronic payment will be used during the contract.

The procurement has reached the tender stage: the Scottish Government invited offers through an open procedure, with bids submitted electronically. The submission deadline set by the buyer is 21 September 2026 at 12:00 BST. Bids are to remain valid for 180 days. The contract period is 720 days, and the planned award process starts at 13:00 BST on 21 September 2026; bids are scheduled to be opened at that time in East Lothian. Evaluation uses quality and price criteria: understanding and delivery of requirements carries 40%, staff competence, knowledge and experience 30%, risk, quality assurance and health and safety 15%, corporate and social responsibilities 10%, and Fair Work First 5%, alongside a price criterion weighted at 30%. A minimum specific yearly turnover of £100,000 is required for each of the last two years, with £1 million public liability insurance and a current ratio above 0.8.

This opportunity suits an established laboratory, environmental testing provider or marine-science organisation with demonstrable salinity or comparable sample-analysis experience. Bidders must provide three relevant examples from the last five years and identify the technicians or technical bodies available to support delivery. They must also show suitable technical facilities, quality-assurance measures, supply-chain management or tracking systems, environmental management measures, and relevant tools, plant or technical equipment. Staff names and qualifications are required. The supplier must hold UKAS or equivalent independent certification to BS EN ISO 9001, or operate a documented, senior-approved and regularly reviewed quality-management policy appropriate to the work. Employers’ liability insurance is required by law. Suppliers should also be able to evidence safe delivery, manage risks, and explain any planned subcontracting.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable suppliers for the analysis of salinity samples collected as part of survey work carried out.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable suppliers for the analysis of salinity samples collected as part of survey work carried out.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079347-2026 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Aug 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| 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 |
| Postcode area | 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

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 20 Aug 2026 at 11:04 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/079347-2026

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840693
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=840693
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=840693
- 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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