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title: "Award of Service, Calibration and Maintenance of RBR Oceanographic Instrumentation (MS-P-0485)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000834282"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-07-03"
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# Award of Service, Calibration and Maintenance of RBR Oceanographic Instrumentation (MS-P-0485)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000834282

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the service, calibration, and maintenance of RBR Oceanographic Instrumentation to RS Aqua Ltd. This procurement falls under the services category and is related to marine and other equipment maintenance. The procurement process is at the award stage as of 3rd July 2026. The contract is managed by the Marine Directorate and is valued at £23,720. The contract commenced on 7th February 2026 and is set to run until 7th May 2028. The buying organisation, headquartered in Glasgow, sought a suitable contractor to ensure the oceanographic equipment's operational efficiency, relevant to the industry's needs.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine equipment services, such as those capable of offering detailed maintenance and calibration. Businesses with expertise in oceanographic instruments and comprehensive repair services are well-positioned to benefit from such contracts. RS Aqua Ltd's successful bid highlights the prospect advantages for companies with a solid background and capability in marine and scientific equipment operations, potentially encouraging further business ventures in related sectors.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable contractors to supply the maintenance contract (service, calibration and, where necessary, repairs) of several items of RBR oceanographic equipment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559374 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 7 May 2028 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Feb 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £23,720 |
| 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 | GLASGOW CALEDONIAN UNIVERSITY; HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE; MARYHILL HOUSING ASSOCIATION LTD; MORAY COUNCIL; NORTH EAST SCOTLAND COLLEGE; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH BORDERS COUNCIL; VISITSCOTLAND |
| Locality | ELGIN |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV30 1BX |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 14 |
| Supplier names | ALPHA FENCING; BERGMANN DIRECT; BRIGHT DIGITAL MARKETING LTD (BRIGHT SIGNALS; BROWNRIGGS; ENVIRONTEC; HENDERSON LOGGIE; IPSOS MORI; JACOBS; NORTH OFFSHORE; PROGRESSIVE PARTNERSHIP; QTS CONTRACTS NORTH; RS AQUA; THE LINES BETWEEN; WSP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 50 - Repair and maintenance services

### Codes

- 50240000 - Repair, maintenance and associated services related to marine and other equipment

## Release History

- 3 Jul 2026 at 12:58 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559374

## Notice URLs

- http://www.hie.co.uk
- http://www.https://www.gcu.ac.uk/aboutgcu/services-and-facilities/finance/procurement
- http://www.maryhill.org.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nescol.ac.uk
- http://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk/article/15478/Tenders-and-contracts
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotborders.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://www.visitscotland.com

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