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title: "Award of Determination of total alkalinity (TA) and dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) in seawaters..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000693066"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2022-06-28"
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# Award of Determination of total alkalinity (TA) and dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) in seawaters...

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000693066

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## Summary

The procurement process was conducted by the Scottish Government for the "Award of Determination of total alkalinity (TA) and dissolved inorganic carbon (DIC) in seawaters" project, which falls under the services category with a focus on marine survey and research. The tender period extended from 8th June 2022 to 9th June 2023. The procurement method employed was a direct award, meaning the contract was granted to a single supplier without competition. The service is crucial for Marine Scotland Science's ongoing Ocean Acidification monitoring programme, intended to establish baseline data for Scottish sea areas.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses engaged in marine research, survey services, and laboratory services. Companies that specialise in marine equipment, environmental monitoring, and ecological assessment would be particularly well-suited to participate. The awarded contract, valued at £50,000, demonstrates a commitment to addressing critical environmental issues and can benefit suppliers capable of delivering high-quality, specialised services in the marine sciences sector.

## Notice

Marine Scotland Science (MSS) initiated an Ocean Acidification monitoring programme in 2014 with the aim of assessing seasonal and inter-annual variability of carbonate chemistry in Scottish waters to establish baseline data for Scottish sea areas.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452495 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £50,000 |
| 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 | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SCOTTISH SOCIAL SERVICES COUNCIL |
| Locality | WEST CALDER |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH55 8PN |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM03 Angus and Dundee City |
| Local authority | Dundee City |
| Electoral ward | West End |
| Westminster constituency | Dundee Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | AB SCIEX; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; CASTLEVIEW PLANT; CHANGEWORKS; HUGH HARRIS LTD T/A FRESH AIR FITNESS; SAICA NATUR; SCOTEC LIFTS; UNIVERSITY OF EDINBURGH; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 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
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2022 at 16:03 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN452495

## Notice URLs

- http://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.gcu.ac.uk/procurement
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sssc.uk.com

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