--- title: "Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000811133" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811133" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000811133.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000811133.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-12-16" --- # Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000811133 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811133) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000811133.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, has initiated an open tender process for the "Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe." This contract pertains to services within the general public services industry, specifically requiring monitoring activities at the Loch Ewe location in Scotland (UKM region). The tender process is currently in the "Tender" stage, with the deadline for submission set for 24th October 2025 at 12:00 GMT. To express interest or submit proposals, participants must do so electronically via the specified submission site. The contract is valued at £180,000 GBP and aims for a service period commencing on 1st April 2026, concluding on 31st March 2029, with a potential 12-month extension option. This tender represents a significant business opportunity for companies specializing in environmental monitoring, marine science, or related fields, providing a chance to engage with a substantial governmental project over an extended period. Businesses equipped with a strong technical background, detailed understanding of quality management procedures, and previous experience in similar coastal monitoring projects are well-suited to compete. Given the economic criteria, bidders should demonstrate a minimum specific yearly turnover of £50,000 and meet specific insurance and financial stability requirements. Engaging in this project can not only offer stable revenue but also enhance a company's portfolio through collaboration with a national authority. ## 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=DEC545767 | | 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 | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 16 Dec 2025 | | Submission deadline | 24 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 1 Dec 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 | £200,720 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh | | Local authority | City of Edinburgh | | Electoral ward | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | W&J GRANT | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 16 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545767 - 24 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539925 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539925&idx=1 24th September 2025 - ITT Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP539925&idx=2 24th September 2025 - Draft Model Service Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP539925 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=DEC545767 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-r6ebe6-0000811133 - https://scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/about-sheriff-courts - 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. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000811133. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000811133.json.