--- title: "Profiling conductivity, temperature, depth instrument for use on board MRV Scotia" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000817166" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817166" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817166.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817166.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-04-03" --- # Profiling conductivity, temperature, depth instrument for use on board MRV Scotia Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000817166 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817166) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817166.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is seeking to procure a Profiling Conductivity, Temperature, and Depth (CTD) instrument for usage on the MRV Scotia, aimed at environmental monitoring within Scottish waters. This procurement falls under the industry category of "goods" and is linked to general public services, specifically focused on understanding trends and variability caused by natural phenomena as well as human activities such as climate change. Based in Edinburgh, the procurement process utilises an open procedure method. The tender submission period ends on 12 January 2026, with the contract award anticipated shortly thereafter, with a contract operational period from 4 February 2026 to 31 March 2026. The procurement is currently at the tender stage, with relevant documents available for electronic submission. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in oceanographic monitoring equipment and services. Companies with experience in environmental sensor technology, especially those capable of providing high-quality and precise measurements regarding sea water characteristics, would be well-suited to compete. The tender necessitates a minimum annual turnover of £250,000 over the last two years and compliance with specific economic and technical criteria, including holding relevant ISO certifications. The Scottish Government is both the buyer and central purchasing body, and the chosen supplier is likely to benefit from increased visibility and credibility in the marine and environmental sectors due to association with a national authority. The opportunity is ripe for innovative companies looking to expand into government contracts and contribute to meaningful environmental projects. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for the supply of a Temperature, Conductivity and Depth (CTD) instrument with associated oceanographic sensors. The Scottish Ministers wish for the provision of a CTD instrument and associated sensors for the accurate measurement of the characteristics of sea water for environmental monitoring to quantify and understand trends and variability in Scottish waters, as a result of natural variability and human activities, including climate change. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for the supply of a Temperature, Conductivity and Depth (CTD) instrument with associated oceanographic sensors. The Scottish Ministers wish for the provision of a CTD instrument and associated sensors for the accurate measurement of the characteristics of sea water for environmental monitoring to quantify and understand trends and variability in Scottish waters, as a result of natural variability and human activities, including climate change. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553247 | | 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 | Not specified | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 3 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | 4 Feb 2026 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Unsuccessful | | Lots status | Unsuccessful | | Awards status | Unsuccessful | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | 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 - 3 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553247 - 1 Dec 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544569 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544569&idx=2 1st December 2025 - Scottish Government Model Goods Contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC544569&idx=1 1st December 2025 - ITT Document - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC544569 Profiling conductivity, temperature, depth instrument for use on board MRV Scotia - The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for the supply of a Temperature, Conductivity and Depth (CTD) instrument with associated oceanographic sensors. The Scottish Ministers wish for the provision of a CTD instrument and associated sensors for the accurate measurement of the characteristics of sea water for environmental monitoring to quantify and understand trends and variability in Scottish waters, as a result of natural variability and human activities, including climate change. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR553247 Profiling conductivity, temperature, depth instrument for use on board MRV Scotia - The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for the supply of a Temperature, Conductivity and Depth (CTD) instrument with associated oceanographic sensors. The Scottish Ministers wish for the provision of a CTD instrument and associated sensors for the accurate measurement of the characteristics of sea water for environmental monitoring to quantify and understand trends and variability in Scottish waters, as a result of natural variability and human activities, including climate change. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000817166 - https://www.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-r6ebe6-0000817166. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000817166.json.