---
title: "Quality Accreditation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000831005"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Quality Accreditation

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000831005

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## Summary

The procurement process conducted by the Scottish Government focused on the "Quality Accreditation" of scientific procedures for their Marine Directorate, aiming to ensure appropriate quality assurance in their operations. This process, situated in Aberdeen, involved a limited procurement method, culminating in an active contract awarded on 1st April 2026. The award notice indicates that the United Kingdom Accreditation Service (UKAS) was appointed due to its exclusive capacity to deliver this accreditation service within the UK, as recognised by the government. The primary industry category for this contract falls under General Public Services, with a specific focus on service delivery in locations including the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen and the Freshwater Laboratory in Pitlochry.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in quality assurance and accreditation services, particularly those capable of offering specialised technical insight into environmental and scientific procedures. Although the procurement method was limited to UKAS due to its unique placement, similar tenders offer firms specialising in related areas the chance to align with governmental standards and enhance their sector reputation. Companies with expertise in technical accreditation and services that can address public-sector needs without facing competition due to distinct capabilities will likely find fertile ground for business development and expanded influence within government contracting circles.

## Notice

Marine Directorate wish to seek accreditation of their scientific procedures to ensure appropriate quality assurance is in place for effectively carrying out these tasks.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate wish to seek accreditation of their scientific procedures to ensure appropriate quality assurance is in place for effectively carrying out these tasks.

### Procurement Information

UKAS are the sole appointed body to provide accreditation within UK; appointed by the UK Government. Therefore they are a sole supplier of this service.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555120 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 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 | £145,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNITED KINGDOM ACCREDITATION SERVICE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

### Codes

- 72224200 - System quality assurance planning services
- 72225000 - System quality assurance assessment and review services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555120

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555120
  Quality Accreditation - Marine Directorate wish to seek accreditation of their scientific procedures to ensure appropriate quality assurance is in place for effectively carrying out these tasks.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831005

## Provenance

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