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title: "Award of Infaunal and granulometry analysis of grab samples (MS-P-0384)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787294"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-09-26"
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# Award of Infaunal and granulometry analysis of grab samples (MS-P-0384)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787294

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, acting through its Marine Directorate in Aberdeen, has completed an award stage for a tender titled "Award of Infaunal and granulometry analysis of grab samples (MS-P-0384)." This procurement process fell under the "services" category, specifically focused on analysis services, and aimed to support environmental assessments related to Marine Renewable developments and the ScotWind leasing round. Located in Scotland, the initiative is a part of the government's Net Zero ambitions, ensuring effective data collection for offshore renewable projects. On 26th September 2025, the contract was awarded to APEM Ltd and carries a value of £39,718. The procurement method utilised was a tender, involving an analytical role for marine sediment sampling.

This tender opportunity presents substantial growth prospects for businesses specialising in environmental analysis and marine sediment studies. Companies providing innovative solutions for offshore wind project assessments would find this particularly beneficial. Engaging in such contracts facilitates entry into the significant Scottish offshore market, aligning with the government’s environmental and renewable energy goals. It’s an ideal platform for environmental consultancies and analytical service providers looking to expand their portfolio and contribute to large-scale renewable energy projects.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invites bids from a suitable contractor to analyse 54 marine sediment grab samples for infauna abundance and biomass and 10 marine sediment samples for Particle Size Analysis.The output data will feed into a wider project to compare different sampling techniques used at offshore wind farm sites to optimise benthic survey designs. The potential for a more efficient and effective approach to data collection to support applicants submitting the evidence required during the application process for Marine Renewable (MR) developments.This tender will contribute to the overall process of the deployment of offshore renewable technology including the ScotWind leasing round, including individual project level EIAs, and will support the Scottish Governments Net Zero ambitions while protecting our marine environment as well as supporting future planning work.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540090 |
| 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 | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Sep 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £39,718 |
| 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 | FALKIRK COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | PERTH |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH1 5PH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM12 Falkirk |
| Local authority | Falkirk |
| Electoral ward | Bonnybridge and Larbert |
| Westminster constituency | Alloa and Grangemouth |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | AKHTER COMPUTERS; APEM; ATKINSREALIS; BARNETT WADDINGHAM; ELIS; FISHERS SERVICES; GMG CONTRACTORS; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HEARTS & MINDS; THINKPROJECT; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services

## Release History

- 26 Sep 2025 at 10:06 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540090

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.falkirk.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/

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