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title: "Autonomous Marine Sound Recorders"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000812678"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-10-09"
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# Autonomous Marine Sound Recorders

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000812678

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, located at Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, has issued a tender for "Autonomous Marine Sound Recorders" under the general public services industry category. This procurement process, currently in the tender stage, seeks goods to support the long-term monitoring of underwater noise and marine mammal vocalisations. The location for this opportunity is Scotland, with a total contract value estimated at £50,000. Interested parties should note that electronic submissions are required by the deadline of 10th November 2025 at 12:00 PM, with the award starting at 1:00 PM on the same day. The procurement will proceed through an open procedure, encouraging wide competition among qualifying suppliers.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in acoustic monitoring technology and marine equipment supply. Companies with a robust turnover record, adequate insurance, and experience in providing related services are well-positioned to compete. The procurement requires bidders to demonstrate technical capabilities, quality management procedures, and sound financial standing. This invitation could foster business growth by expanding suppliers' footprints in innovative marine projects, particularly those specialising in dynamic and long-term underwater monitoring solutions. The contract for these sound recorders spans from December 2025 to March 2026, providing a tangible timeframe for businesses to contribute their expertise to a government initiative.

## Notice

The Marine Directorate requires autonomous marine sound recorders for the purposes of long-term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as marine mammal vocalisations including whistles, moans and echolocation clicks.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This invitation to tender is for sound recorders suitable for acoustic monitoring for deployment in inshore and offshore waters. Sound recorders must be capable of being moored for extended periods underwater, recording data autonomously with a programmable option for on/off duty cycle and for sample rate. The devices will be used as part of an array of moored detectors, monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels in Scotland's offshore waters.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541126 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Oct 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 3 Dec 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 9 Oct 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541126

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT541126
  Autonomous Marine Sound Recorders - The Marine Directorate requires autonomous marine sound recorders for the purposes of long-term static monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as marine mammal vocalisations including whistles, moans and echolocation clicks.

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