{ "tag": [ "compiled" ], "id": "ocds-h6vhtk-079368-2026-10-29T12:09:57Z", "date": "2026-10-29T12:09:57Z", "ocid": "ocds-h6vhtk-079368", "description": "SPD will be scored on a pass/fail basis. Question scoring methodology for Award Criteria outlined in Invitation to Tender. 0 - Unacceptable. Nil or inadequate response. Fails to demonstrate an ability to meet the requirement. 1 - Poor. Response is partially relevant but generally poor. The response addresses some elements of the requirement but contains insufficient/limited detail or explanation to demonstrate how the requirement will be fulfilled. 2 - Acceptable. Response is relevant and acceptable. The response addresses a broad understanding of the requirement but may lack details on how the requirement will be fulfilled in certain areas. 3 - Good. Response is relevant and good. The response is sufficiently detailed to demonstrate a good understanding and provides details on how the requirements will be fulfilled. 4 - Excellent. Response is completely relevant and excellent overall. The response is comprehensive, unambiguous and demonstrates a thorough understanding of the requirement and provides details of how the requirement will be met in full. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=847010. The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx. Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems. (SC Ref:847010) Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=847010", "initiationType": "tender", "tender": { "id": "CASE/693111", "legalBasis": { "id": "32014L0024", "scheme": "CELEX" }, "title": "Purchase & Installation of Echosounder System", "status": "active", "classification": { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "38114000", "description": "Echo sounders" }, "mainProcurementCategory": "goods", "description": "The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites tenders for the purchase and installation of a scientific, multi-frequency, wideband, echosounder system to replace the existing Simrad EK60 echosounder system on our Marine Research Vessel (MRV) Alba Na Mara.", "value": { "amount": 150000, "currency": "GBP" }, "lots": [ { "id": "1", "description": "The MRV Alba Na Mara, is currently equipped with an aging, ( ~20 years), scientific echosounder system operating at 3 individual frequencies (38, 120 and 200 kHz). The current system is now unsupported in terms of replacement components. Recently, the existing 38 kHz ES38B transducer was damaged beyond repair. A new ES 38-7 transducer was fitted in dry dock but is not supported by the current EK60 system. The transducers are mounted on a retractable sonar pod. As well as continually providing water column depth, productivity and information on seabed type these acoustic devices are the primary tools used in the creation of population indices for pelagic species including herring, mackerel, sprat and blue whiting. Data which is vital in producing accurate stock assessments for the respective species throughout the North East Atlantic, the North Sea and in Scotland's sea lochs. In co-operation with ICES partners, stock assessments, along with landing and discard data, allow Marine Directorate colleagues to provide advice around the setting of quotas for these important fish stocks.", "awardCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "name": "Technical Solution & Delivery", "type": "quality", "description": "50" }, { "name": "Key Staff & Resource Planning", "type": "quality", "description": "25" }, { "name": "Contract Management & Quality Assurance", "type": "quality", "description": "15" }, { "name": "Corporate & Social Responsibilities", "type": "quality", "description": "5" }, { "name": "Fair Work First", "type": "quality", "description": "5" }, { "type": "price", "description": "30" } ] }, "contractPeriod": { "startDate": "2027-01-06T00:00:00Z", "endDate": "2027-03-31T23:59:59+01:00" }, "hasRenewal": false, "submissionTerms": { "variantPolicy": "notAllowed" }, "hasOptions": false, "status": "active" } ], "items": [ { "id": "1", "additionalClassifications": [ { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "38000000", "description": "Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "38100000", "description": "Navigational and meteorological instruments" }, { "scheme": "CPV", "id": "38110000", "description": "Navigational instruments" } ], "deliveryAddresses": [ { "region": "UKM" } ], "deliveryLocation": { "description": "Around Scotland and offshore" }, "relatedLot": "1" } ], "submissionMethod": [ "electronicSubmission" ], "submissionMethodDetails": "http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk", "selectionCriteria": { "criteria": [ { "type": "economic", "description": "a) A review of the minimum specific yearly turnover over last two years. b) Appropriate insurance levels as stipulated in 4B.5. c) Demonstration of a Current Ratio of greater than 0.8. d) A Net Profit greater than zero within the two year cycle.", "minimum": "4B2a: Bidders will be required to have a minimum \"specific\" yearly turnover of 150,000 GBP for the last two years. In the event that the Bidder does not comply with this requirement, they will not be considered any further in this tendering exercise. As evidence for the SPD (Scotland) question 4B1a, the Procurement Officer may ask for annual accounts from the bidder. 4B5: It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types of insurance indicated below: Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = In accordance with the legal obligation for the time being enforced. Public Liability Insurance = 1,000,000 GBP 4B6: Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of greater than 0.8. Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: net current assets divided by net current liabilities. Bidders must demonstrate a Net Profit greater than zero within two year cycle. Please state whether you have applied IFRS15 to your accounts. There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing.", "appliesTo": [ "supplier" ] }, { "type": "technical", "description": "a) Recent examples demonstrating relevant experience to deliver goods or services. b) Details of staffing resources and facilities available. c) Details of technical facilities. d) Environmental Management e) Technical equipment, tools and plant f) Subcontracting.", "minimum": "4C1.2: Bidders will be required to provide three examples over the last five years that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in the Contract Notice or the relevant section of the site notice. 4C2.1: Bidders will be required to provide details of the technicians, staff resources or technical bodies the bidder can call upon in relation to this procurement exercise. 4C3b: Bidders will be required to provide details of the technical facilities. 4C4: Bidders are required to provide a statement of the relevant supply chain management and/or tracking systems used. 4C5. 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The policy must set out the responsibilities for quality management demonstrating that the bidder has and continues to implement a quality management policy that is authorised by their Chief Executive, or equivalent, and is periodically reviewed at a senior management level. 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