---
title: "Provision of Data Buoy"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000653292"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS')"
published: "2021-06-11"
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# Provision of Data Buoy

Buyer: SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS')  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000653292

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## Summary

The Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is conducting a tender for the 'Provision of Data Buoy', aimed at enhancing monitoring capabilities as part of the COMPASS (INTERREG VA) project. This initiative, located in Oban, Argyll, UK, involves the procurement of goods to establish a network of monitoring buoys across regional seas in Northern Ireland, the Republic of Ireland, and Western Scotland. The procurement method used is an open procedure, with the tender period originally scheduled to conclude on 27 May 2021. The contract value is estimated at £27,000, and communication can be directed to Julie Fraser via email at jfraser@apuc-scot.ac.uk or by phone at +44 1631559000.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marine technology and equipment supply sectors. Companies that specialise in the provision of marine monitoring equipment, such as data buoys and telemetry systems, would be particularly well-positioned to compete. With an active supplier engagement strategy, the tender has attracted interest from small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), which represented a majority of the submissions. Businesses looking to expand their footprint in environmental monitoring and oceanographic research would find this procurement advantageous."

## Notice

Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is looking to purchase the following piece of equipment as part of the COMPASS (INTERREG VA) project. The COMPASS project is delivering a network of monitoring buoys across regional seas of Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Western Scotland. It will also provide essential infrastructure for baseline oceanographic and ambient noise monitoring.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Supply of 1 x marine mooring buoy with data logging and telemetry system.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418093 |
| 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 | 11 Jun 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 27 May 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £27,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH ASSOCIATION FOR MARINE SCIENCE ('SAMS') |
| Locality | ARGYLL |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA37 1QA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Oban North and Lorn |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

### Codes

- 32220000 - Television transmission apparatus without reception apparatus
- 38100000 - Navigational and meteorological instruments
- 38110000 - Navigational instruments
- 38111000 - Direction-finding equipment
- 38112100 - Global navigation and positioning systems (GPS or equivalent)
- 38113000 - Sonars
- 38114000 - Echo sounders

## Release History

- 11 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418093
- 7 May 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414035

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414035&idx=2
  17th May 2021 - Appendix 2 - Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414035&idx=7
  17th May 2021 - Appendix 2 - Price Schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414035&idx=5
  17th May 2021 - RFQ Form
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414035&idx=6
  17th May 2021 - RFQ Form - amendment and update to scope of work
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414035&idx=1
  7th May 2021 - Appendix 1 - tern & Conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414035&idx=3
  7th May 2021 - Appendix 3 - Technical Questions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY414035&idx=4
  7th May 2021 - Appendix 4 - Form of Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY414035
  Provision of Data Buoy - Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is looking to purchase the following piece of equipment as part of the COMPASS (INTERREG VA) project. The COMPASS project is delivering a network of monitoring buoys across regional seas of Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Western Scotland. It will also provide essential infrastructure for baseline oceanographic and ambient noise monitoring.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN418093
  Provision of Data Buoy - Scottish Association for Marine Science (SAMS) is looking to purchase the following piece of equipment as part of the COMPASS (INTERREG VA) project. The COMPASS project is delivering a network of monitoring buoys across regional seas of Northern Ireland, Republic of Ireland and Western Scotland. It will also provide essential infrastructure for baseline oceanographic and ambient noise monitoring.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sams.ac.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000653292

## Provenance

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