--- title: "Purchase of Buoyancy Glider" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000662047" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000662047" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000662047.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000662047.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-02-09" --- # Purchase of Buoyancy Glider Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000662047 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000662047) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000662047.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is seeking tenders for the purchase of a buoyancy glider, an autonomous underwater vehicle intended for marine observations, with the procurement process currently marked as complete. This tender falls under the goods category and is located in Glasgow, UK. It was initiated on 9th February 2022, following an open procurement method, where the value of the contract awarded to RS Aqua Ltd amounted to £174,401.82. The successful bidder was tasked with supplying this equipment for use around Scottish coastal waters. This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses in the marine technology and goods supply sectors, particularly those specialising in underwater vehicles or similar technologies. Companies equipped with the necessary qualifications and experience in high-tech marine equipment would be well-suited to compete in future tenders of this nature, especially given the requirement for a minimum turnover and specific insurance coverages outlined in the bidding process. This collaboration could foster growth in the marine research and observation industry, especially for firms capable of providing innovative solutions in line with environmental monitoring needs. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of an autonomous underwater vehicle, namely a buoyancy glider in order to develop our own glider capability for marine observations. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of an autonomous underwater vehicle, namely a buoyancy glider in order to develop our own glider capability for marine observations. Options: Optional Extras in the form of equipment has been included within the specification. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440223 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 9 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 27 Aug 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 21 Sep 2021 | | Contract period | 11 Oct 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £174,401 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | MARINE LABORATORY | | 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 | RS AQUA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) ### Codes - 34721000 - Gliders - 35512400 - Unmanned underwater vehicles - 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances ## Release History - 9 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440223 - 28 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422431 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL422431&idx=3 19th August 2021 - Questions and answers provided - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL422431&idx=1 28th July 2021 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL422431&idx=2 28th July 2021 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Supply of Goods - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL422431 Purchase of Buoyancy Glider - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of an autonomous underwater vehicle, namely a buoyancy glider in order to develop our own glider capability for marine observations. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB440223 Purchase of Buoyancy Glider - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of an autonomous underwater vehicle, namely a buoyancy glider in order to develop our own glider capability for marine observations. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000662047 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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