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title: "Award of Service & Calibration of Sea-Bird Oceanographic Instrumentation (CASE/213415)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000820764"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-02-09"
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# Award of Service & Calibration of Sea-Bird Oceanographic Instrumentation (CASE/213415)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000820764

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, has successfully awarded a contract as part of a public procurement process. The contract, titled "Award of Service & Calibration of Sea-Bird Oceanographic Instrumentation (CASE/213415)," falls under the services category with a specific focus on marine equipment. The procurement process is at the "Award" stage as of 9th February 2026, with the contract having been signed on 2nd March 2026. Positioned in Edinburgh and involving maintenance services for oceanographic equipment, the tender was initiated through a formal tendering procedure. The contract amount is £13,205, and the primary supplier selected is Planet Ocean Ltd, located in Camberley. The tender period was scheduled to start on 2nd September 2026.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in servicing and calibration of oceanographic equipment, particularly those familiar with Sea-Bird Scientific instrumentation. Companies with expertise in marine services and those capable of executing detailed maintenance and repair procedures would be well-suited for such contracts. Engaging in such public procurement processes can allow specialised marine equipment servicing firms to enhance their portfolios, build credibility in the industry, and establish significant relationships with governmental organisations like the Scottish Government. This could ultimately lead to expanded business growth and further prospects in the public sector.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers through Marine Directorate invite a tender for the maintenance (service, calibration and, where necessary, repairs) of several items of oceanographic equipment manufactured by Sea-Bird Scientific.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549096 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £13,205 |
| 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 | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM34 North Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | North Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Mossend and Holytown |
| Westminster constituency | Airdrie and Shotts |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | BORDERS INDEPENDENT ADVOCACY SERVICES; BRYSON TRACTORS; EUROPEAN INSTRUMENTS; IPSOS MORI; LORIEN RESOURCING; MP GROUP; PEPLEROPTICS; PLANET OCEAN; SCIENTIFIC LABORATORY SUPPLIES; SHEPHERD CHARTERED SURVEYORS; THELMA BIOTEL; THIS IS GAIN; TRUEFORM; UNIVERSITY COURT OF THE UNIVERSITY OF GLASGOW; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

### Codes

- 34930000 - Marine equipment

## Release History

- 9 Feb 2026 at 10:18 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549096

## Notice URLs

- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk

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