---
title: "Award of Marine Weighing Scales - MS-P-170"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000683873"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-05-17"
---

# Award of Marine Weighing Scales - MS-P-170

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000683873

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Scottish Government's contract titled "Award of Marine Weighing Scales - MS-P-170," which falls under the goods category specifically for marine equipment. The tender was initiated to procure two marine balances for sample weighing at sea. The procurement method used was a direct award, indicating that the contract was granted to a single supplier without competitive bidding. The tender period ran from 7th March 2022 to 15th April 2022, with the contract subsequently awarded to Lorrimar Weighing Ltd on 8th March 2022. The main location for this procurement is Scotland.

This contract offers potential growth opportunities for businesses engaged in marine equipment, particularly those specialising in weighing machinery and related services. Suppliers with expertise in marine survey and research services, as well as those providing scaling equipment, would find themselves well-positioned to compete in similar tenders. The direct procurement approach underscores the importance of establishing strong relationships with public sector buyers like the Scottish Government to secure contracts in this sector.

## Notice

Marine Scotland invites bids for two marine balances for sample weighing at sea.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448676 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 May 2022 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 May 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £9,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | CALMAC FERRIES LIMITED; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; THE COMMON SERVICES AGENCY (MORE COMMONLY KNOWN AS NHS NATIONAL SERVICES SCOTLAND) ("NSS") |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8EA |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 36 |
| Supplier names | ASSETSPIRE; ATKINS; BATTERIES AND SOLAR; BRIDGET DEBOYS; CHAS STEWART PLUMBING & HEATING ENGINEERS; COMMUNITY ENERGY SCOTLAND; CSI; D&J TAXIS; EDINBURGH SHOWTEC & EDINBURGH SHOWLITE (OPERATING UNDER EDINBURGH SHOWTEC; ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY; GTR CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; IXBLUE; JOHNSONS APPAREL MASTER; KAZTECH SOLUTIONS; KINGSTON MARINE SERVICES; KONGSBERG MARITIME LTD (UK; LEAD SCOTLAND; LORIEN RESOURCING; LORRIMAR WEIGHING; MARINE ELECTRICAL INSTALLATIONS; MORGERE; NICK WRIGHT PLANNING; OCF; RIBS MARINE SERVICES; ROBERT ROLLO & SONS; SKS SUPPLY TO HIE COMMUNITIES; SMARTS; SULZER EMS; SWECO; THE WAREHOUSE SOUND SERVICES; VENESKY BROWN; VISION EVENTS (UK) LTD (QUICK QUOTE CONTACT; VIVUP; WAR PRODUCTIONS; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 42 - Industrial machinery
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 42923000 - Weighing machinery and scales
- 42923200 - Scales
- 42923220 - Scales for continuous weighing of goods
- 42923230 - Checkweigher scales
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 17 May 2022 at 14:31 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY448676

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.calmac.co.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.nss.nhs.scot/browse/procurement-and-logistics
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.spa.police.uk

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