--- title: "Calibration of Autonomous Underwater Broadband Recorders (CASE/5536)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000762019" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000762019" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000762019.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000762019.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-07-31" --- # Calibration of Autonomous Underwater Broadband Recorders (CASE/5536) Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000762019 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000762019) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000762019.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, operating as the buyer and situated in Edinburgh, has concluded the procurement process titled "Calibration of Autonomous Underwater Broadband Recorders (CASE/5536)." This tender falls under the services industry category, more specifically relating to areas such as economic affairs, health, and general public services. The procurement was facilitated through an open procedure, ensuring maximum transparency and competition. This contract, valued at £51,239, was awarded to Campbell Associates Limited, an SME based in Great Dunmow. The contract was signed on 10th December 2024, following a successful tender period which concluded with the final award notice on 31st July 2025. The completion and activation of this contract reflect the robust and strategic nature of procurement within the UK's public sector. This procurement offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine technology and acoustics, particularly those capable of delivering high-quality calibration services for underwater equipment. SMEs with expertise in technical and environmental management, possessing robust quality management certifications such as ISO 9001, stand to greatly benefit from engaging in such competitive tender processes. The ability to demonstrate previous relevant experience and technical capacity is crucial for businesses looking to capitalise on similar future opportunities within the public sector, given the stringent selection criteria set forth by the Scottish Government. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers through Marine Directorate are inviting a tender for a supplier to perform system calibration of underwater broadband sound recorders (hereafter referred to as broadband devices) on a bi-annual basis. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Marine Directorate wishes to perform a full system calibration of various models of broadband devices. Further details on the devices Marine Directorate currently hold can be found in Annex B. Renewal: Optional 12 month extension is available ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535880 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 31 Jul 2025 | | Submission deadline | 25 Apr 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 24 May 2024 | | Contract period | 1 Jun 2024 - 31 May 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £105,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £51,239 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | 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 | CAMPBELL ASSOCIATES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 34930000 - Marine equipment - 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535880 - 7 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527640 - 26 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501717 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR501717&idx=1 26th March 2024 - ITT Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR501717&idx=2 26th March 2024 - Annex B - Device Inventory - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR501717&idx=3 26th March 2024 - Scottish Government Terms and Conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501717 Calibration of Autonomous Underwater Broadband Recorders (CASE/5536) - The Scottish Ministers through Marine Directorate are inviting a tender for a supplier to perform system calibration of underwater broadband sound recorders (hereafter referred to as broadband devices) on a bi-annual basis. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527640 Calibration of Autonomous Underwater Broadband Recorders (CASE/5536) - The Scottish Ministers through Marine Directorate are inviting a tender for a supplier to perform system calibration of underwater broadband sound recorders (hereafter referred to as broadband devices) on a bi-annual basis. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL535880 Calibration of Autonomous Underwater Broadband Recorders (CASE/5536) - The Scottish Ministers through Marine Directorate are inviting a tender for a supplier to perform system calibration of underwater broadband sound recorders (hereafter referred to as broadband devices) on a bi-annual basis. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000762019 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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