--- title: "Award of Purchase of Portable Electrofishing Backpack (MS-P-0376)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000782100" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782100" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782100.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782100.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-01-26" --- # Award of Purchase of Portable Electrofishing Backpack (MS-P-0376) Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000782100 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000782100) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000782100.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the purchase of a portable electrofishing backpack, including all necessary components such as the backpack control unit, cathode, anode, batteries, and battery chargers. The contract, identified as MS-P-0376, falls under the category of agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry, and related products. The procurement process has reached the award stage, with the contract awarded to E-Fish (UK) Ltd. based in Grange over Sands. The Marine Directorate, located in Aberdeen, oversees this project, with a deadline for the supply and commissioning of all equipment set for 31 March 2025. The contract value amounts to £7455.00. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electrofishing equipment to expand their market reach and showcase their expertise. Such businesses should possess detailed product knowledge and a proven track record of providing ongoing support and advice for complex equipment. Companies involved in the manufacture or supply of agricultural, fishing, and related goods would find this procurement particularly suited to their capabilities, offering potential for growth and increased visibility within the public sector. Establishing a relationship with the Scottish Government through this tender can lead to future opportunities within similar projects or other procurement processes managed by the Marine Directorate. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers invites bids for the purchase of a portable electrofishing backpack.The Marine Directorate, a directorate of the Scottish Government, Freshwater Interactions group undertake electrofishing surveys across a wide range of often remote environments to assess the status of fish populations, ectoparasite burdens, and to collect genetic material.This tender is for a complete package of backpack electrofishing equipment, including backpack control unit, cathode, anode, batteries and battery chargers. Suppliers should be able to demonstrate detailed product knowledge and have a proven ability to provide ongoing product support and advice. The supplier must confirm that they can supply and commission al equipment prior to 31 March 2025. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522513 | | 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 | 26 Jan 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 26 Jan 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £7,455 | | 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 | ENVIRONMENTAL STANDARDS SCOTLAND; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; STIRLING COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling | | Local authority | Stirling | | Electoral ward | Stirling East | | Westminster constituency | Stirling and Strathallan | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 16 | | Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; BLUE TRIANGLE (GLASGOW) HOUSING ASSOCIATION; E-FISH (UK; FLY FAST FURTHER FIRST; FORD MOTOR; HARVEY NASH; INSIGHT; IRONSIDE FARRAR; M&K SERVICES; ORGANIC FARMERS & GROWERS; SCOT J C B; SCOTTISH YOUTH PARLIAMENT; SMARTS; TREES PLUS; VENESKY BROWN; WPI ECONOMICS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ### Codes - 03000000 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products ## Release History - 26 Jan 2025 at 10:06 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522513 ## Notice URLs - http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.ros.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/ - http://www.stirling.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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