---
title: "Award of Purchase of Marine Acoustic Release Receivers (MS-P-0443)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000819497"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-02-12"
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# Award of Purchase of Marine Acoustic Release Receivers (MS-P-0443)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000819497

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by the Scottish Government, involves the purchase of marine acoustic release receivers under the title "Award of Purchase of Marine Acoustic Release Receivers (MS-P-0443)." This procurement falls within the goods category, specifically marine equipment, as per CPV classification 34930000. Located in Scotland, the procurement is managed by the Marine Directorate, and the process reached the award stage on 12 February 2026. The tender period commenced on 2 November 2026, with a contract signed with Thelma Biotel AS on 2 September 2026. The receivers, designed to detect fish tags at 69 kHz, require integration with mooring recovery systems and should accommodate existing marine conditions to minimise entanglement.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine technological solutions, particularly those with expertise in acoustic detection and mooring systems. It would suit businesses with proven capabilities in producing marine equipment that can operate with specific acoustic tag protocols and recovery systems. With a contract value of £35,703.80 awarded to Thelma Biotel AS, companies equipped to deliver innovative receptor solutions and navigate aquatic deployments could thrive in competing for similar contracts. The focus on integrating advanced receiver systems with minimal environmental impact aligns with the increasing demand for sustainable marine solutions, offering a path for strategic expansion within the industry.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate invite tenders for the purchase of marine acoustic release receivers capable of detecting miniature acoustic transmitter fish tags operating at 69khz.Up to 10 acoustic release receivers are required each with a mooring recovery system. The receivers should be able to detect and store acoustic tag information from tags used for marine salmon smolt tracking. The receivers are required to work on commonly operated tag protocols including the Open Protocol codemaps at 69khz.The area of sea where the proposed work is occurring is

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549456 |
| 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 | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £35,703 |
| 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 | ANGUS COUNCIL; ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | AGILENT TECHNOLOGIES; BRYSON TRACTORS; DUNCAN&CAMERON; EDMUNDSON ELECTRICAL; IPSOS MORI; LORIEN RESOURCING; MCGREGOR BOYALL ASSOCIATES; MP GROUP; PPG ARCHITECTURAL COATINGS; SANDERSON GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SWECO; THELMA BIOTEL; ULTIMA BUSINESS SOLUTIONS; UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 12 Feb 2026 at 14:22 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549456

## Notice URLs

- http://www.angus.gov.uk/
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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