--- title: "Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810850" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810850" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810850.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810850.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-09-23" --- # Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810850 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810850) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810850.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, located at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, has initiated an open procurement process for statutory monitoring services at the Scottish Coastal Observatory site in Loch Ewe. This contract is under the industry category of general public services and services procurement, and is being managed by the Marine Directorate. The tender is currently active and submissions can be made electronically until 22nd October 2025, with the award period starting shortly thereafter on the same day. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, which implies a transparent and competitive bidding process. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine monitoring and environmental services, particularly those experienced in adhering to strict sampling protocols. Companies with robust technical facilities, quality management systems, and the capacity to manage substantial contracts would be well-suited to compete. An important criterion includes having a minimum specific yearly turnover of £300,000 over the past two years, alongside comprehensive liability insurance. This procurement can be an excellent opportunity for businesses looking to expand their operations in the public sector, particularly within Scotland and potentially securing a lengthy contract until 2029 with possible extensions. ## Notice Marine Directorate require monitoring to be carried out in Loch Ewe. Detailed protocols from Marine Directorate will be provided which will describe the sampling methods in detail. These will need to be strictly followed to ensure that sample integrity is maintained. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe. Renewal: Optional 12 month extension. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539806 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Sep 2025 | | Submission deadline | 22 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 23 Sep 2025 | | Contract period | 1 Apr 2026 - 31 Mar 2029 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Cancelled | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 23 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539806 - 22 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539703 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539703&idx=1 22nd September 2025 - ITT Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539703&idx=2 22nd September 2025 - Model Service Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539703 Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe - Marine Directorate require monitoring to be carried out in Loch Ewe. Detailed protocols from Marine Directorate will be provided which will describe the sampling methods in detail. These will need to be strictly followed to ensure that sample integrity is maintained. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539806 Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe - Marine Directorate require monitoring to be carried out in Loch Ewe. Detailed protocols from Marine Directorate will be provided which will describe the sampling methods in detail. These will need to be strictly followed to ensure that sample integrity is maintained. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810850 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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