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title: "Award of Purchase of Sentinel Tags and Acoustic Release Receivers (MS-P-0304)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000752854"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-02-09"
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# Award of Purchase of Sentinel Tags and Acoustic Release Receivers (MS-P-0304)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000752854

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## Summary

The Scottish Government awarded a contract for the purchase of 69khz marine acoustic sentinel tags and acoustic release receivers to Thelma Biotel AS. The tender titled "Award of Purchase of Sentinel Tags and Acoustic Release Receivers (MS-P-0304)" aims to study the signal variation of acoustic tags in the marine environment. The procurement process started on February 6, 2024, and concluded on March 24, 2024, with a contract value of £17,137.68.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses in the acoustic devices industry. Companies involved in supplying tags and acoustic devices would be well-suited to compete. The study focuses on examining the acoustic efficiency of the array over time concerning local salinity, depth, and sea state. Interested businesses can leverage this contract to contribute to marine research initiatives and potentially expand their market presence in the marine technology sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of 69khz marine acoustic sentinel tags and acoustic release receivers capable of detecting these tags.As part of larger studies examining movements of salmon and sea trout on the west coast of Scotland, the Scottish Ministers are conducting a study examining the signal variation of 69khz acoustic tags in the environment over time.The study will use existing acoustic receivers (Thelma Biotel TBR 700) supplemented by the receivers purchased in this tender to form an array in the marine environment near the mouth of a river. Using sentinel tags and salinity loggers placed at varying distances, the acoustic efficiency of the array will be examined over time with respect to local salinity, depth and sea state. This study is to build on previous acoustic tracking studies conducted in the loch.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498514 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £17,137 |
| 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 | ACCOUNTANT IN BANKRUPTCY; CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; CONSUMER SCOTLAND; DUMFRIES AND GALLOWAY COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; EDINBURGH COLLEGE; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MARYHILL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD; MORAY COUNCIL; NATIONAL LIBRARY OF SCOTLAND; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENTERPRISE; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; SRUC; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | ALLOA |
| Post town | Falkirk and Stirling |
| Postcode | FK10 1EB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling |
| Local authority | Stirling |
| Electoral ward | Stirling East |
| Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 32 |
| Supplier names | 3X1 GROUP; ANDERSON STRATHERN; ATKINSRÉALIS PPS; BSL INTERIORS; CHEVIOT TREES; COMRIE CROFT BIKES; CROSSROADS (SOUTH AYRSHIRE) CARE ATTENDANT SCHEME; DPG PLUS; DUNSTON (SHIP REPAIRS; FLUIDIGM; HARVEY NASH; IDEASWISE LTD / READINGWISE; JACOBS; KICK ICT GROUP; LEUCHIE NATIONAL RESPITE CENTRE; MARSTON EVENTS; MAXI CONSTRUCTION; PROLUDIC; QIAGEN; SATCOM GLOBAL; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SG ACCESS SOLUTIONS; SPORTEX GROUP; STIRLING TRAILER CENTRE; STOCKHOLM ENVIRONMENT INSTITUTE; THELMA BIOTEL; THINKS INSIGHT & STRATEGY; VALUATION OFFICE AGENCY; VENESKY BROWN; VWR INTERNATIONAL; WOODSONS OF ABERDEEN; XMA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 32342400 - Acoustic devices
- 35121600 - Tags

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2024 at 19:15 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB498514

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aib.gov.uk
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.dumgal.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.edinburghcollege.ac.uk/
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.maryhill.org.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- http://www.nls.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scottish-enterprise.com/
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- http://www.sruc.ac.uk
- http://www.stirling.gov.uk
- https://consumer.scot/

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