---
title: "Provision of 416 khz Acoustic Transmitters & Receivers"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000602705"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-04-20"
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# Provision of 416 khz Acoustic Transmitters & Receivers

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000602705

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government, which is seeking suppliers for the "Provision of 416 khz Acoustic Transmitters & Receivers" in the goods category. This tender is currently in the Award stage, following completion of the tender process. The procurement method used is an open procedure, which allows any interested parties to submit bids. Key dates include a contract value of £104,456.60, with the contract signed on 10 January 2020. Bids were collected for a maximum of 240 acoustic transmitters and 30 receivers, intended primarily for tracking salmon smolts in riverine environments within Scotland.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in acoustics, environmental monitoring, and special equipment manufacturing to expand their operations. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that have expertise in developing acoustic technologies or ecological monitoring equipment will find themselves especially well-suited to compete. Additionally, companies that can demonstrate compliance with quality and technical standards required by the Scottish Government will have a competitive edge in this tendering process.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers wish to purchase a maximum of 240 acoustic, coded ID transmitters, and a maximum of 30 acoustic receivers operating at 416kHz. The principle requirement of the acoustic transmitters will be for the automatic tracking of salmon smolts in riverine environments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers wish to purchase a maximum of 240 acoustic, coded ID transmitters, and a maximum of 30 acoustic receivers operating at 416kHz. The principle requirement of the acoustic transmitters will be for the automatic tracking of salmon smolts in riverine environments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385471 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 29 Nov 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jan 2020 |
| Contract period | 31 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £169,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £104,456 |

## 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 | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | LOTEK WIRELESS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 32342400 - Acoustic devices
- 35121600 - Tags
- 77700000 - Services incidental to fishing

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385471
- 30 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370796

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370796&idx=1
  1st November 2019 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370796&idx=2
  1st November 2019 - Schedule 2 - Price Proposal Template Response
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV370796&idx=3
  1st November 2019 - Schedule 13 - Terms and conditions for Purchase of Goods
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV370796
  Provision of 416 khz Acoustic Transmitters & Receivers - The Scottish Ministers wish to purchase a maximum of 240 acoustic, coded ID transmitters, and a maximum of 30 acoustic receivers operating at 416kHz. The principle requirement of the acoustic transmitters will be for the automatic tracking of salmon smolts in riverine environments.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385471
  Provision of 416 khz Acoustic Transmitters & Receivers - The Scottish Ministers wish to purchase a maximum of 240 acoustic, coded ID transmitters, and a maximum of 30 acoustic receivers operating at 416kHz. The principle requirement of the acoustic transmitters will be for the automatic tracking of salmon smolts in riverine environments.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nhsscotlandprocurement.scot.nhs.uk/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000602705
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/

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