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title: "Purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781288"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-01-27"
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# Purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781288

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has concluded a procurement process for the "Purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems" for the Marine Directorate's MRV Scotia. This procurement falls under the "General public services" industry category and is located in Aberdeen, Scotland (UKM). The procurement process utilised an open procedure, with the final contract awarded to Echomaster Marine. The contract was signed on 30th December 2024, following the tender notice published on 23rd October 2024, and the procurement phase concluded on 27th January 2025. The contract, valued at £233,120, covers advanced echosounder systems vital for marine scientific research on board the MRV Scotia.

This tender provides growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine science equipment, especially those producing high-quality echosounder systems. Small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), like Echomaster Marine, which have technological expertise and capability in providing advanced marine instruments, are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. With the Marine Directorate prioritising quality and price in its award criteria, businesses with a strong track record of delivering innovative and reliable marine technology solutions stand a significant chance of securing future opportunities.

## Notice

Marine Directorate has a requirement to place a contract with a supplier for the purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems for MRV Scotia.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate has a requirement to place a contract with a supplier for the purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems for MRV Scotia. The MRV Scotia, is currently equipped with an aging, ( 20+ years), suite of scientific echosounders operating at 4 individual frequencies. The current system is now unsupported in terms of replacement components. Although currently operational, some of the channels are showing signs of water ingress into cables. The transducers are mounted on the retractable drop keel which allows easy access to them in port when raised.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522523 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | 27 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £265,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £233,120 |

## 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 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECHOMASTER MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 45 - Construction work
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 38114000 - Echo sounders
- 45214630 - Scientific installations
- 48460000 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software package

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522523
- 23 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516796

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516796&idx=3
  6th November 2024 - Questions and answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516796&idx=2
  23rd October 2024 - Sch 14 - Terms and Conditions for Supply of Goods
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516796&idx=1
  23rd October 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516796
  Purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems - Marine Directorate has a requirement to place a contract with a supplier for the purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems for MRV Scotia.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522523
  Purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems - Marine Directorate has a requirement to place a contract with a supplier for the purchase of Scientific Echosounder Systems for MRV Scotia.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.echomastermarine.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781288
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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