---
title: "Purchase of Multibeam Echosounders"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000669236"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-04-15"
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# Purchase of Multibeam Echosounders

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000669236

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently completing a public procurement process for the purchase of Multibeam Echosounders, intended for the Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen. This procurement falls under the goods category and is being conducted through an open procedure. Key dates include the award period that commenced on 4 November 2021, after bids were submitted electronically by that date. The contracts for this procurement have already been awarded as of February 2022, with supplies expected to be onboard the Marine Research Vessels Scotia and Alba na Mara.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses within the marine technology sector, especially those specialising in high-resolution sonar systems. Companies capable of providing advanced technical solutions and demonstrating a strong understanding of the industry specifications will be well-positioned to compete. Given that the awarded contracts were valued at approximately £149,878 and £147,122 respectively, it's an attractive market for SMEs with the necessary technical expertise and quality management certifications.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to provide a replacement for a high resolution, true beam forming, Multibeam EchoSounder system (MBES) to the Scottish Ministers, Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

### Lot Information

Purchase of Multibeam for MRV Scotia

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to provide a replacement for a high resolution, true beam forming, Multibeam EchoSounder system (MBES) to the Scottish Ministers, Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

Purchase of Multibeam for MRV Alba na Mara

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to provide a replacement for a high resolution, true beam forming, Multibeam EchoSounder system (MBES) to the Scottish Ministers, 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=APR446232 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Nov 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £241,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £297,000 |

## 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 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | TELEDYNE MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 38113000 - Sonars

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446232
- 12 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432978
- 5 Nov 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV432231
- 26 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT431301
- 5 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429437

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=19
  12th November 2021 - Clarification provided on comments on T&Cs on 27 Oct 2021
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=18
  26th October 2021 - SVP70
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=17
  26th October 2021 - A response on terms and conditions of contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=16
  25th October 2021 - Estimated cable run lengths MBES
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=15
  25th October 2021 - Alba GA MBES and IMU
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=14
  25th October 2021 - Alba MBES mounting arrangement
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=13
  25th October 2021 - Cable glands Alba
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=12
  25th October 2021 - Alba GA
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=11
  25th October 2021 - Questions and Answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=10
  25th October 2021 - GA Plan MRV Scotia MBES_SVP and IMU
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=9
  25th October 2021 - Estimated cable run lengths MBES
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=8
  25th October 2021 - MBES transducer head mounting Scotia
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=7
  25th October 2021 - Drop keel plate incl transducers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=6
  25th October 2021 - Cable glands Scotia
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=5
  25th October 2021 - GA Plan MRV Scotia
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=4
  25th October 2021 - Questions and Answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=2
  5th October 2021 - Terms and Conditions for Supply of Goods - Lot 1
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=3
  5th October 2021 - Terms and Conditions for Supply of Goods - Lot 2
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT429437&idx=1
  5th October 2021 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429437
  Purchase of Multibeam Echosounders - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to provide a replacement for a high resolution, true beam forming, Multibeam EchoSounder system (MBES) to the Scottish Ministers, Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446232
  Purchase of Multibeam Echosounders - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders to provide a replacement for a high resolution, true beam forming, Multibeam EchoSounder system (MBES) to the Scottish Ministers, Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

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