--- title: "Framework Agreement for the Service, Calibration and Maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific Oceanographic Instrumentation" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000836900" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836900" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836900.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836900.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-07-08" --- # Framework Agreement for the Service, Calibration and Maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific Oceanographic Instrumentation Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000836900 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836900) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836900.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, has initiated an open procurement process for a framework agreement concerning the service, calibration, and maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific oceanographic instrumentation. This active tender, titled "Framework Agreement for the Service, Calibration and Maintenance of Sea-Bird Scientific Oceanographic Instrumentation," falls under the 'general public services' industry category and involves services to be delivered at suppliers' premises. Potential suppliers are invited to submit electronic tender responses by 24th July 2026, with a bidding opening schedule on the same day. The contract period will commence on 29th July 2026 and is set to conclude by 28th July 2030, covering a total contract value of £160,000 GBP. This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in oceanographic equipment maintenance and service. With a focus on ensuring technical quality and operational efficiency, companies with expertise in handling Sea-Bird Scientific instrumentation could leverage their skills to secure this framework agreement. The requirement for a demonstrated yearly turnover and financial stability ensures that the competition favours established firms with a robust financial standing and a proven technical record. As the procurement process is undertaken through an open procedure, it is accessible to a wide range of suitable contractors who meet these criteria, providing ample opportunity for businesses looking to expand their service offerings within the public sector. ## 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=JUL559743 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | 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 | 8 Jul 2026 | | Submission deadline | 24 Jul 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 - 8 Jul 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559743 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL559743 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=836900 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000836900 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=836900 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000836900. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000836900.json.