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title: "Award of Purchase of Tilt Licences for SS4 Scanmar Door Sensors (MS-P-0372)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000781613"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-12-14"
---

# Award of Purchase of Tilt Licences for SS4 Scanmar Door Sensors (MS-P-0372)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000781613

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, operating from the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, has awarded a contract titled "Award of Purchase of Tilt Licences for SS4 Scanmar Door Sensors (MS-P-0372)." This contract falls under the goods category, specifically sensors and license management software packages. The award was confirmed on 12th September 2024, following a tender process that started on 12th November 2024. The contract is valued at £11,038 and has been awarded to Woodsons of Aberdeen Ltd, based in Aberdeen. The procurement stage of this contract is the award stage.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in the supply of sensor technology and licensing software packages. Companies specialising in maritime research, acoustic net monitoring systems, and similar technological services may find this contract particularly beneficial for expanding their market reach and establishing a relationship with the government. With the clear demand for advanced monitoring solutions, suppliers in this niche can anticipate further tenders and contracts from the Scottish Government, promoting steady business growth and development in this sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invites bids for the purchase of permanent angle licences for a pair of existing Scanmar SS4 door sensors.The Scottish Ministers routinely use a suite of acoustic net monitoring sensors during demersal and pelagic surveys on research and charter vessels. The licences will improve the functionality of the sensors, providing more information regarding trawl door performance and efficiency.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520274 |
| 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 | 14 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,038 |
| 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; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; 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; TRANSPORT SCOTLAND; UHI EXECUTIVE OFFICE; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |
| Locality | DUNDEE |
| Post town | Dundee |
| Postcode | DD1 4BF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Govan |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow South West |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 32 |
| Supplier names | ASA INTERNATIONAL LTD, TRADING AS ASA RECRUITMENT; BMES (SCOTLAND; BRUKER; COMMUTAPORTS; DELOITTE; DFFC; ECHOMASTER MARINE; ELECTRO-TEK; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; FLOWBIRD SMART CITY UK LIMITED (FORMERLY PARKEON; HARVEY NASH; HEALIOS; JACOBS; NATIONAL CENTRE FOR SOCIAL RESEARCH; 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; WOODSONS OF ABERDEEN; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 48 - Software package and information systems

### Codes

- 35125100 - Sensors
- 48218000 - License management software package

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2024 at 15:07 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC520274

## 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.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/
- 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/
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- https://consumer.scot/

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