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title: "Self-Contained Acoustic Current Profiling Instrument and trawl resistant bed frame"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000558417"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-04-23"
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# Self-Contained Acoustic Current Profiling Instrument and trawl resistant bed frame

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000558417

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a public procurement process for the purchase of a Self-Contained Acoustic Current Profiling Instrument and a trawl resistant bed frame. This procurement falls under the goods category and is located in Scottish waters, with an open procedure procurement method. The tender was initiated on 21st September 2018, and responses were accepted until 19th October 2018, at which point the contract was awarded to Nortek. The total contract value is approximately £80,000.

This tender presents a noteworthy opportunity for businesses in marine technology and instrumentation, particularly those specialising in acoustic profiling or similar technologies. Companies that can provide innovative solutions for deployment in marine environments, as well as those with relevant experience in government contracts, would be well-positioned to compete. Suppliers are encouraged to prepare for future opportunities that may arise as the Scottish Government continues to invest in marine research and monitoring initiatives.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase an acoustic profiling current meter and trawl resistant instrument frame for deployment on the Scottish continental shelf slope in water depths of up to 500 m. The instrument will be mounted in a gimbal to keep the instrument level and the instrument frame will be recovered using an acoustic release recovery mechanism (not included in the tender).

### Lot Information

Self-Contained Acoustic Current Profiling Instrument

The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase an acoustic profiling current meter and trawl resistant instrument frame for deployment on the Scottish continental shelf slope in water depths of up to 500 m. The instrument will be mounted in a gimbal to keep the instrument level and the instrument frame will be recovered using an acoustic release recovery mechanism (not included in the tender).

Trawl Resistant Bed Frame

The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase an acoustic profiling current meter and trawl resistant instrument frame for deployment on the Scottish continental shelf slope in water depths of up to 500 m. The instrument will be mounted in a gimbal to keep the instrument level and the instrument frame will be recovered using an acoustic release recovery mechanism (not included in the tender).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352198 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Oct 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 21 Nov 2018 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £67,726 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | NORTEK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 32342400 - Acoustic devices
- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 71351920 - Oceanography and hydrology services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352198
- 21 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331994

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331994&idx=1
  21st September 2018 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331994&idx=2
  21st September 2018 - Schedule 2-Price Proposal Response Template (Lot 1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331994&idx=3
  21st September 2018 - Schedule 2-Price Proposal Response Template (Lot 2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331994&idx=4
  21st September 2018 - Sch 13 - SG Model Goods Contract (Lot1)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP331994&idx=5
  21st September 2018 - Schedule 13 - SG Model Goods Contract (Lot 2)
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP331994
  Self-Contained Acoustic Current Profiling Instrument and trawl resistant bed frame - The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase an acoustic profiling current meter and trawl resistant instrument frame for deployment on the Scottish continental shelf slope in water depths of up to 500 m. The instrument will be mounted in a gimbal to keep the instrument level and the instrument frame will be recovered using an acoustic release recovery mechanism (not included in the tender).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352198
  Self-Contained Acoustic Current Profiling Instrument and trawl resistant bed frame - The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase an acoustic profiling current meter and trawl resistant instrument frame for deployment on the Scottish continental shelf slope in water depths of up to 500 m. The instrument will be mounted in a gimbal to keep the instrument level and the instrument frame will be recovered using an acoustic release recovery mechanism (not included in the tender).

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## Provenance

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