---
title: "Acoustic Release Systems"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000566649"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-04-23"
---

# Acoustic Release Systems

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000566649

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a public procurement exercise for "Acoustic Release Systems", aimed at supplying medium load acoustic releases, including Pop Up Canister Assemblies. This procurement falls under the goods category and will serve scientific operations at Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. The procurement method is an open procedure, and the tender period concluded on 9th January 2019. The awarded contract, valued at £63,000, was signed on 25th February 2019, with anticipated delivery for use around the coast of Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses that specialise in the design, supply, and development of technical marine equipment, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) engaged in the maritime, scientific, or engineering sectors. Companies with a proven track record of similar product supply and those equipped to manage quality assurance practices will likely excel in competing for future tenders of this nature. Interested suppliers should ensure they meet the financial and technical requirements outlined in the tender to enhance their chances of success.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers has a requirement for the supply of medium load acoustic releases, including Pop Up Canister Assemblies or other items necessary for the operation of the releases. Equipment will be operated by scientific staff from Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers has a requirement for the supply of medium load acoustic releases, including Pop Up Canister Assemblies or other items necessary for the operation of the releases. Equipment will be operated by scientific staff from Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352192 |
| 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 | 9 Jan 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 13 Feb 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £63,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £78,530 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3DG |
| 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 | RS AQUA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 32342400 - Acoustic devices
- 45214630 - Scientific installations

## 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=APR352192
- 5 Dec 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339029

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC339029&idx=1
  5th December 2018 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC339029&idx=2
  5th December 2018 - Schedule 2 - Price Proposal Response Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC339029&idx=3
  5th December 2018 - Schedule 13 - Terms and Conditions for supply of goods
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC339029
  Acoustic Release Systems - The Scottish Ministers has a requirement for the supply of medium load acoustic releases, including Pop Up Canister Assemblies or other items necessary for the operation of the releases. Equipment will be operated by scientific staff from Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352192
  Acoustic Release Systems - The Scottish Ministers has a requirement for the supply of medium load acoustic releases, including Pop Up Canister Assemblies or other items necessary for the operation of the releases. Equipment will be operated by scientific staff from Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000566649
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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