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title: "Award of Purchase of Seabird GPS Tags for Northern Fulmar (MS-P-0434)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000817764"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-01-29"
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# Award of Purchase of Seabird GPS Tags for Northern Fulmar (MS-P-0434)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000817764

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, via the Marine Directorate, has recently concluded the procurement process with an award for the purchase of seabird GPS tags and base stations. This procurement, titled "Award of Purchase of Seabird GPS Tags for Northern Fulmar (MS-P-0434)," falls under the goods category, specifically classified as tags (CPV: 35121600). The procurement location is based in Torry, Aberdeen, under the postal code AB11 9DB. The procurement was in the award stage as of 29th January 2026. This initiative aims to aid in the understanding of the at-sea behaviour and foraging ranges of Northern Fulmar seabirds. Pathtrack Limited was selected as the supplier, with the award valued at £19,460 GBP. The tags and base stations are required to be immersion-proof, with specific functionalities such as remote download via UHF and suitable battery life.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in electronic goods tailored for wildlife tracking and conservation efforts. Companies with expertise in developing lightweight and advanced GPS and data communication devices would find this project particularly appealing, given the specific technical requirements outlined. The focus on moisture-proof and energy-efficient designs could also attract enterprises innovating in the fields of sustainable and robust electronic solutions. Engaging in similar procurement processes could facilitate business expansion into an environmentally focused niche market, appealing to progressive organisations looking to support ecological research and environmental stewardship.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the purchase of remote-download GPS+accelerometry+UHF immersion-proof tags for seabirds and UHF base stations capable of receiving data from the tags.The Scottish Ministers require seabird GPS tags and associated base stations for thepurposes of understanding at sea behaviour and foraging ranges of Northern Fulmar.This requirement is for GPS tags suitable for back-mounting with tesa tape to adult Fulmar. GPS tags must be immersion proof, collect GPS locations at ~144 fixes per day, collect accelerometery data, have remote download via UHF, have a battery life and on-board memory of at least two weeks, and weigh under 7g. Base stations must be immersion-proof, have a battery life of around 28 days and be equipped with a solar panel.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548297 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,460 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Moray |
| Electoral ward | Elgin City North |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | ABERDEEN MARINE SERVICES; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; FLOWER PLACE SMITHY; JACOBS; PATHTRACK; THE LINES BETWEEN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

### Codes

- 35121600 - Tags

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2026 at 09:07 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548297

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk

## Provenance

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