---
title: "Award of DMARINE - eDNA Arctica"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000821376"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
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published: "2026-03-30"
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# Award of DMARINE - eDNA Arctica

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000821376

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## Summary

The procurement process concerns the Scottish Government's award for the project titled "DMARINE - eDNA Arctica". This involves contracting services under a tender initiated by the Offshore Wind Directorate with a focus on the analysis and validation of quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) assays for benthic sediment samples. These samples are intended to detect the presence of ocean quahog (Arctica islandica). The procurement falls within the services category covering analysis, laboratory and marine research services. This award, dated 30th March 2026, was granted to The Cawthron Institute Trust Board, operating as The Cawthron Institute and located in Nelson, demonstrating the procurement stage as 'award'. The project commenced its tender period starting on 4th January 2026, with a contract value amounting to £34,277. The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, actively leads this initiative.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental management, marine research, and laboratory analysis services. Companies specialising in these domains have the potential to offer unique expertise and innovative solutions, enhancing their market position through heightened government collaboration. Businesses with capabilities in PCR assay development and sediment sample analysis are particularly well-suited to compete, given the technical nature of the project. As such, companies with a track record in delivering precise laboratory services, especially those that focus on marine biology and environmental sciences, stand to benefit from engaging in this contract. With the procurement process concluded, interested parties may look forward to similar future opportunities that align with the goals of the Scottish Government and its Offshore Wind Directorate.

## Notice

The Offshore Wind Directorate invites a tender from a suitable contractor to develop and validate a quantitative real-time PCR (qPCR) assay and analyse benthic sediment samples, collected by the Marine Directorate, for presence of ocean quahog (Arctica islandica).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552756 |
| 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 | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £34,277 |
| 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; NATIONAL RECORDS OF SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3YY |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 4 |
| Supplier names | HARPER MACLEOD; HAYS HYDRAULICS & MECHANICAL SERVICES; JOANNE FORD COMMUNICATIONS; THE CAWTHRON INSTITUTE TRUST BOARD TRADING AS THE CAWTHRON INSTITUTE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71620000 - Analysis services
- 71900000 - Laboratory services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 90710000 - Environmental management

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2026 at 11:02 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552756

## Notice URLs

- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.nrscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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