--- title: "Supply of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000750481" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750481" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000750481.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000750481.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-07-10" --- # Supply of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000750481 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750481) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000750481.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the "Supply of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices" to Swale Technologies Ltd. The procurement process was completed with a contract value of £82,535.55 GBP signed on 6th March 2024. The contract is part of the Ministry or any other national or federal authority's efforts in General public services, focusing on monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels in Scotland. The procurement method used was an open procedure, and the buying organisation is based in Edinburgh, UK. This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in goods supply, particularly SMEs with expertise in acoustic monitoring equipment. The procurement stage is now at the contract award phase, with a focus on providing autonomous marine sound recorders for monitoring ambient underwater noise. The deadline for submission has passed, and the contract period is active, supporting long-term monitoring of marine environments. The tender's value is £82,535.55 GBP, and electronic submissions were accepted. Businesses with experience in marine technology and sound recording equipment are well-suited to competitively bid for this contract. ## Notice 1.2 This invitation to tender is for sound recorders suitable for acoustic monitoring for deployment in inshore and offshore waters. Sound recorders must be capable of being moored for extended periods underwater, recording data autonomously with a programmable option for on/off duty cycle and for sample rate. The devices will be used as part of an array of moored detectors, monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels in Scotland's offshore waters. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Marine Directorate requires autonomous marine sound recorders for the purposes of long-term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as marine mammal vocalisations including whistles, moans and echolocation clicks. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509552 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 10 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 15 Dec 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 6 Mar 2024 | | Contract period | 24 Jan 2024 - 31 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £100,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £82,535 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | 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 | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SWALE TECHNOLOGIES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 34930000 - Marine equipment - 73112000 - Marine research services - 98360000 - Marine services ## Release History - 10 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509552 - 15 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492721 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492721&idx=2 16th November 2023 - SG Model Goods Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492721&idx=3 16th November 2023 - SG Model Goods Contract - Updated - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV492721&idx=1 15th November 2023 - ITT Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV492721 Supply of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices - 1.2 This invitation to tender is for sound recorders suitable for acoustic monitoring for deployment in inshore and offshore waters. Sound recorders must be capable of being moored for extended periods underwater, recording data autonomously with a programmable option for on/off duty cycle and for sample rate. The devices will be used as part of an array of moored detectors, monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels in Scotland's offshore waters. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL509552 Supply of Passive Acoustic Monitoring & Mooring Devices - 1.2 This invitation to tender is for sound recorders suitable for acoustic monitoring for deployment in inshore and offshore waters. Sound recorders must be capable of being moored for extended periods underwater, recording data autonomously with a programmable option for on/off duty cycle and for sample rate. The devices will be used as part of an array of moored detectors, monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels in Scotland's offshore waters. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750481 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750481. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000750481.json.