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title: "Purchase of Oceanographic Data Buoy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000602559"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-04-20"
---

# Purchase of Oceanographic Data Buoy

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000602559

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking to procure an oceanographic data buoy as part of their efforts to monitor climate change effects on coastal environments in Scotland. The procurement process is currently at the Award stage, following an open tender initiated on 29 October 2019, with the bid submission deadline having ended on 28 November 2019. The active contract, valued at £65,452, was signed on 14 February 2020. The delivery of the equipment is intended for operation by scientific staff from Marine Scotland at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in the supply of scientific equipment, particularly those specializing in maritime or environmental monitoring technologies. Suppliers with a focus on innovative goods and robust quality management practices will be particularly well-suited to compete. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as evidenced by several bids received for this project, indicating a competitive environment where firms can showcase their capabilities in delivering niche products essential for environmental monitoring.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase an oceanographic data buoy for oceanographic monitoring, integrated within the SCObs coastal network to assess climate change effects on coastal environment. The equipment will be operated by scientific staff from Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase an oceanographic data buoy for oceanographic monitoring, integrated within the SCObs coastal network to assess climate change effects on coastal environment. The 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=APR385321 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 28 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 14 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 6 Jan 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £70,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £65,452 |

## 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 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 45214630 - Scientific installations

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385321
- 29 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370395

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370395&idx=4
  25th November 2019 - Questions and Answers. Apologies for the delay.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370395&idx=1
  29th October 2019 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370395&idx=2
  29th October 2019 - Schedule 2 - Price Proposal Response Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT370395&idx=3
  29th October 2019 - Schedule 13 - Terms and Conditions for Purchase of Goods
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT370395
  Purchase of Oceanographic Data Buoy - The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase an oceanographic data buoy for oceanographic monitoring, integrated within the SCObs coastal network to assess climate change effects on coastal environment. The equipment will be operated by scientific staff from Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385321
  Purchase of Oceanographic Data Buoy - The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase an oceanographic data buoy for oceanographic monitoring, integrated within the SCObs coastal network to assess climate change effects on coastal environment. The 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-r6ebe6-0000602559
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com

## Provenance

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