---
title: "Marine Acoustic Cetacean Click Detectors"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812147"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-12-18"
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# Marine Acoustic Cetacean Click Detectors

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812147

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is inviting tenders for the project titled "Marine Acoustic Cetacean Click Detectors," under the central purchasing authority, based in Edinburgh. This tender relates to the procurement of goods within the 'General public services' industry category, specifically for marine acoustic technology. The current stage of the procurement is the tender phase, and it uses an open procedure method. Businesses must submit their electronic bids by 12:00 PM on 6th November 2025, with awards starting the same day by 1:00 PM. The contract aims to facilitate the Scottish Government's Marine Directorate in long-term static monitoring of marine mammals, which highlights its regional priority in the Scottish maritime area, indicated by the location delivery address within the UKM region.

This tender presents a compelling opportunity for businesses specialising in marine technology and environmental monitoring devices. Companies with capabilities in producing sophisticated acoustic monitoring equipment, particularly those with previous experience in coastal and marine ecosystems, will find this contract particularly suitable. Ensuring compliance with the stipulated economic criteria regarding financial turnover and possessing strong quality management credentials could significantly enhance a company's competitive edge. Additionally, this procurement supports business growth through a strategic partnership with a prominent governmental body, facilitating long-term regional expansion and collaboration in specialised marine projects. Interested businesses should prepare for a comprehensive tender submission, ensuring all technical specifications and financial prerequisites are thoroughly addressed.

## Notice

The Marine Directorate invites tenders for the purchase of marine acoustic cetacean click detectors for the purposes of long-term static monitoring of marine mammals.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate invites tenders for the purchase of marine acoustic cetacean click detectors for the purposes of long-term static monitoring of marine mammals as detailed with the specification included in ITT (Invitation to Tender) document.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545972 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Dec 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Nov 2025 |
| Contract period | 2 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £98,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | CHELONIA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 18 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545972
- 6 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540720

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540720&idx=1
  6th October 2025 - ITT Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT540720&idx=2
  6th October 2025 - Draft Model Goods Contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT540720
  Marine Acoustic Cetacean Click Detectors - The Marine Directorate invites tenders for the purchase of marine acoustic cetacean click detectors for the purposes of long-term static monitoring of marine mammals.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC545972
  Marine Acoustic Cetacean Click Detectors - The Marine Directorate invites tenders for the purchase of marine acoustic cetacean click detectors for the purposes of long-term static monitoring of marine mammals.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000812147
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/esop/pts-host/public/pts/web/login.html

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