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title: "Particle Motion Sensor"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000751418"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-07-30"
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# Particle Motion Sensor

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000751418

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## Summary

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate has initiated an open procurement process for the contract titled "Particle Motion Sensor," aimed at acquiring a high-precision particle motion sensor to support marine research activities. The contracting process, initiated in November 2023 and active as of December 2023, requires the contract to be signed by early 2024. The contract value is estimated at GBP 80,000, with submissions due by 20 December 2023. The procurement falls under the "goods" category within general public services and is located in the UKM (Scotland) region. The entire process, including bid submission, is conducted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland, ensuring transparency and efficiency.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities, particularly for businesses specialising in marine and environmental technology. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like RS Aqua Ltd, which successfully secured the previous contract for similar services, are particularly well-suited to compete. Successful bidders stand to gain not just monetarily but also to establish long-term relationships with the Scottish Government, enhancing their portfolio and market credibility. Detailed attention to the technical and economic selection criteria, as well as adhering to submission deadlines, will be crucial for potential suppliers considering bidding for this contract.

## Notice

Marine Directorate has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a Particle Motion Sensor.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a Particle Motion Sensor.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510881 |
| 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 | 30 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 20 Dec 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Mar 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £89,890 |

## 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RS AQUA |

## 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

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510881
- 23 Nov 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493423

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV493423&idx=1
  23rd November 2023 - ITT - Particle Motion Sensor
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV493423&idx=2
  23rd November 2023 - Terms and Conditions - Particle Motion Sensor
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV493423
  Particle Motion Sensor - Marine Directorate has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a Particle Motion Sensor.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510881
  Particle Motion Sensor - Marine Directorate has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of a Particle Motion Sensor.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000751418
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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