---
title: "Award of Telecommand Unit and Hydrophone - MS-P-0280"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000748775"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-07-29"
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# Award of Telecommand Unit and Hydrophone - MS-P-0280

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000748775

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, has recently awarded a contract for the purchase of a telecommand unit and hydrophone, under the procurement title "Award of Telecommand Unit and Hydrophone - MS-P-0280." The contract falls under the industry categories of survey vessels and survey services. The awarding of this contract is in the "award" stage, with significant progress made since the procurement process commenced. The contract, valued at £19,290, was awarded on 29th July 2024 to EXAIL LIMITED, based in Aberdeen.

The procurement of this specialised equipment presents significant business opportunities for companies in the fields of marine research and survey services. Businesses with experience in supplying advanced technological equipment for scientific research on board vessels would be particularly well-suited to compete for similar future tenders. The direct procurement method, wherein the contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition, underscores the importance of establishing robust relationships with governmental buyers such as the Scottish Government to leverage similar opportunities for business growth and expansion.

## Notice

This project is for the purchase of a telecommand unit and hydrophone which will be used by MD scientists and engineers on board research vessels for the deployment and recovery of moored equipment

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510871 |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,290 |
| 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 | MORAY COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Moray |
| Electoral ward | Elgin City North |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 10 |
| Supplier names | ABPMER; CYRENIANS; DTN; EXAIL; HARVEY NASH; LANGUAGE EMPIRE; LORIEN RESOURCING; MORGERE; PAT MUNRO (ALNESS; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 34513550 - Survey vessels
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 17:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510871

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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