--- title: "Purchase of Cetacean Click Detectors" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781607" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781607" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781607.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781607.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-01-27" --- # Purchase of Cetacean Click Detectors Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781607 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000781607) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000781607.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the purchase of Cetacean Click Detectors under an open procedure. This procurement process, completed on 27 January 2025, focused on acquiring goods for marine acoustic monitoring. The procuring authority, the Scottish Government, based in Aberdeen, sought tenders for autonomous marine acoustic cetacean click detectors to monitor marine mammals. The contract was awarded to Chelonia Limited from Mousehole, with the project completion scheduled before the end of March 2025. This initiative is classified under the general public services category, with a tender value of £99,200, and aligns with UKM guidelines. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the marine technology sector, specifically for those specialising in acoustic monitoring devices. SMEs with experience in developing long-term static monitoring equipment are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. As the procurement focused on the technical quality and price, companies with robust technical solutions and competitive pricing strategies stand to gain. The focus on environmental management, technical facilities, and relevant experience also makes this a compelling opportunity for businesses with strong operational capabilities and a proven track record in delivering similar goods or services. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of autonomous marine acoustic cetacean click detectors. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of autonomous marine acoustic cetacean click detectors. The Scottish Ministers requires autonomous marine acoustic cetacean click detectors for the purposes of long-term static monitoring of marine mammals. This requirement is for cetacean click detectors suitable for acoustic monitoring for deployment in inshore and offshore waters. Cetacean click detectors must be capable of being moored for extended periods underwater, recording data autonomously with a programmable option for on/off duty cycle. The devices will be used as part of an array of moored detectors, monitoring cetaceans in Scotland's offshore waters ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522525 | | 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 | 25 Nov 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | 23 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £99,200 | ## 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 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | CHELONIA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) - 45 - Construction work ### Codes - 38434300 - Noise-measuring equipment - 45214630 - Scientific installations ## 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=JAN522525 - 28 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516991 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516991&idx=3 14th November 2024 - Questions and answers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516991&idx=2 28th October 2024 - Sch 14 - Terms and Conditions for Supply of Goods - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT516991&idx=1 28th October 2024 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516991 Purchase of Cetacean Click Detectors - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of autonomous marine acoustic cetacean click detectors. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522525 Purchase of Cetacean Click Detectors - The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the purchase of autonomous marine acoustic cetacean click detectors. ## Notice URLs - http:// - 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-r6ebe6-0000781607 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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