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title: "Provision of Proficiency Testing Scheme"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000830492"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-04-28"
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# Provision of Proficiency Testing Scheme

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000830492

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has concluded the procurement process for a "Provision of Proficiency Testing Scheme" under the Marine Directorate. Located in Aberdeen, this initiative falls under the services category and pertains to general public services as well as health. The procurement process was completed using an open procedure, reflecting a transparent and competitive approach. Key activities centred around proficiency testing for contaminants in sediment and biota, alongside water quality assessments. Wageningen University & Research has been awarded the contract valued at £6,870.35, with the contract signed on 23rd April 2026. The testing exercises will be based at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, UK region UKM50, with a delivery framework requiring ISO17043 accreditation.

This tender offers growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental science, marine biology, and laboratory analytics, especially those with expertise in sediment and biota testing or water quality analysis. Companies possessing ISO accreditation and experience in proficiency testing schemes may find substantial potential in similar government contracts. The involvement of a large-scale supplier like Wageningen University & Research indicates a strong emphasis on quality and international collaboration, showcasing opportunities for capable firms to compete in future bids in these sectors.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate is inviting a tender for the provision of a proficiency testing scheme for contaminants in sediment and biota and water quality parameters.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate require a supplier to provide a proficiency testing scheme for both sediment and biota exercises for organic contaminants and their supporting determinands, and water samples for chlorophyll, nutrients, salinity and ocean acidification parameters. The concentrations in the samples provided should be representative of the marine environment. There should be at least one exercise per year and the supplier should be accredited (ISO17043) for the provision of laboratory proficiency testing.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554697 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £6,870 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WAGENINGEN UNIVERSITY & RESEARCH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services
- 90714500 - Environmental quality control services

## Release History

- 28 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554697

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554697
  Provision of Proficiency Testing Scheme - The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate is inviting a tender for the provision of a proficiency testing scheme for contaminants in sediment and biota and water quality parameters.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000830492

## Provenance

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