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title: "Broadband Acoustic Loggers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000561537"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-06-07"
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# Broadband Acoustic Loggers

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000561537

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a tender for "Broadband Acoustic Loggers" as part of its procurement process for goods, targeting the industry of marine environmental monitoring. This procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions due by 16 November 2018. The devices will be utilized for long-term monitoring of underwater noise and marine mammal vocalisations around the coasts of Scotland. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, ensuring a wide range of suppliers can participate, contributing to increased competition and innovation.

This contract presents substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in marine technology and acoustic monitoring solutions. Companies with the capacity to provide robust underwater monitoring equipment that meets the stringent requirements outlined by Marine Scotland will be well-positioned to benefit. Additionally, those with experience in quality management and environmental standards will have an advantage in this procurement process. With a contract value estimated at £85,000, successful bidders will not only secure revenue but also establish a strong credentials in the growing field of marine conservation technology.

## Notice

Marine Scotland requires to purchase up to 20 broadband acoustic loggers, for the purposes of long term monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as echolocation clicks, whistles, and other vocalisations of marine mammals. These must be capable of being moored for extended periods (several months) underwater and recording data autonomously. The devices will be used as part of a broad scale array monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels across the east and north coasts of Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland wish to purchase up to 20 broadband acoustic loggers, for the purposes of long term monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as echolocation clicks, whistles, and other vocalisations of marine mammals. These must be capable of being moored for extended periods (several months) underwater and recording data autonomously. The devices will be used as part of a broad scale array monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels across the east and north coasts of Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356479 |
| 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 | 7 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 16 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2019 |
| Contract period | 7 Jan 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £85,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £74,400 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6GA |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | LOGGERHEAD INSTRUMENTS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 32342400 - Acoustic devices
- 45214630 - Scientific installations

## Release History

- 7 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356479
- 19 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334701

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334701&idx=4
  5th November 2018 - Questions posed and answers provided.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334701&idx=2
  19th October 2018 - Schedule 2 - Price Proposal Response Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334701&idx=3
  19th October 2018 - Schedule 13 - Terms and Conditions for supply of goods
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT334701&idx=1
  19th October 2018 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334701
  Broadband Acoustic Loggers - Marine Scotland requires to purchase up to 20 broadband acoustic loggers, for the purposes of long term monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as echolocation clicks, whistles, and other vocalisations of marine mammals. These must be capable of being moored for extended periods (several months) underwater and recording data autonomously. The devices will be used as part of a broad scale array monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels across the east and north coasts of Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN356479
  Broadband Acoustic Loggers - Marine Scotland requires to purchase up to 20 broadband acoustic loggers, for the purposes of long term monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as echolocation clicks, whistles, and other vocalisations of marine mammals. These must be capable of being moored for extended periods (several months) underwater and recording data autonomously. The devices will be used as part of a broad scale array monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels across the east and north coasts of Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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