--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Service, Calibration and Maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific Oceanographic Instrumentation" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832539" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832539" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832539.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832539.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-06-18" --- # Framework Agreement for the Service, Calibration and Maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific Oceanographic Instrumentation Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832539 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832539) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832539.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, based in Edinburgh, is inviting tenders for a framework agreement concerning the service, calibration, and maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic instrumentation. This opportunity falls under the services category and is part of an open procurement method. The latest update to this tender was published on 18th June 2026, reflecting changes in submission deadlines for the tender, which is now due by 6th July 2026, with the contract period anticipated to take place between 29th July 2026 and 11th August 2030. The procurement activity is tied to the Marine Directorate and primarily impacts the UK region. This process is currently at the tender update stage. This tender presents substantial business growth possibilities for organisations skilled in the maintenance of scientific equipment, particularly those with expertise in oceanographic instrumentation. Businesses with strong technical capabilities, quality assurance procedures, and a minimum annual turnover of £240,000 for the past two years are positioned well to benefit from this framework agreement. Additionally, the opportunity is predominantly tailored for those who can meet the economic, technical, and insurance criteria set forth by the Scottish Government, further emphasizing quality management and previous experience through examples of relevant work. This tender is best suited for businesses ready to engage electronically, given the submission requirements via the Public Contracts Scotland portal. ## Notice 1.1. The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for the maintenance contract (service, calibration and, where necessary, repairs) of several items of Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic equipment. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for the maintenance contract (service, calibration and, where necessary, repairs) of several items of Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic equipment. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558261 | | Notice type | OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 22 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 29 Jul 2026 - 28 Jul 2030 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £160,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 50 - Repair and maintenance services ### Codes - 34930000 - Marine equipment - 50433000 - Calibration services ## Release History - 18 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN558261 - 20 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556287 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556287 Framework Agreement for the Service, Calibration and Maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific Oceanographic Instrumentation - 1.1. The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply a Framework Pricing Agreement for the maintenance contract (service, calibration and, where necessary, repairs) of several items of Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic equipment. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832539 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832539 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=832539 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832539. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832539.json.