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title: "Award of Flatfish Otolith Reading (MS-P-0354)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773894"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-12-16"
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# Award of Flatfish Otolith Reading (MS-P-0354)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773894

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate in Edinburgh, has awarded a contract for the "Award of Flatfish Otolith Reading (MS-P-0354)" under the services category, specifically focusing on marine research services. This award supports the Climate Change, Biodiversity and Ecosystems (CCBE) work area of the Science, Evidence, Data and Digital (SEDD) portfolio. The tender process was initiated and concluded with the signing of the contract on 9th November 2024. The awarded contract, valued at £3,850.00, involves age determination of flat fish otoliths and has been granted to the National Marine Fisheries Research Institute based in Gdynia, Poland. The procurement stage of this process is at the Award stage.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the field of marine research and environmental science. Companies specialising in marine biology, ecological studies, and related analysis services can find growth prospects by participating in such tenders. The procurement of specialised services like otolith reading for flat fish also opens doors for advanced research entities and laboratories equipped with the necessary expertise and technology. With precise marine research at its core, businesses that focus on environmental assessments, climate change analysis, and ecosystem monitoring are well-suited to compete for future tenders of this nature.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate, is inviting a tender for age determination of flat fish otoliths to support the Climate Change, Biodiversity and Ecosystems (CCBE) work area of the Science, Evidence, Data and Digital (SEDD) portfolio.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520361 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 16 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Nov 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,850 |
| 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 | ABERDEENSHIRE COUNCIL; CONSUMER SCOTLAND; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; PERTH AND KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4BF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 27 |
| Supplier names | BRUKER; COMMUTAPORTS; DELOITTE; DFFC; ECHOMASTER MARINE; ELECTRO-TEK; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; FLOWBIRD SMART CITY UK LIMITED (FORMERLY PARKEON; HARVEY NASH; HEALIOS; NATIONAL MARINE FISHERIES RESEARCH INSTITUTE; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PLANET OCEAN; PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP; R B WILSON (ELECTRICAL; R DAVIDSON JOINERS & BUILDERS; REPUBLIC OF MEDIA; RICHARD IRVIN FM; SAFEDEM; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SCOTTISH COMMUNITY DEVELOPMENT CENTRE; SWECO; TELEDYNE VALEPORT; THE UNION ADVERTISING AGENCY; THOMAS SHERRIFF; VENESKY BROWN; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 16 Dec 2024 at 13:51 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520361

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.socialsecurity.gov.scot/
- http://https://www.uhi.ac.uk
- http://www.aberdeenshire.gov.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.strath.ac.uk/
- https://consumer.scot/

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