--- title: "Salinity Sample Analysis" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000840693" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840693" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840693.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840693.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "Scottish Government" published: "2026-08-20" --- # Salinity Sample Analysis Buyer: Scottish Government Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000840693 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840693) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000840693.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, is procuring salinity sample analysis services. The work involves analysing samples collected during survey activities, supporting the Directorate’s marine survey and monitoring work. This is a laboratory or analytical services requirement rather than the supply of equipment or fieldwork. Samples will be delivered to, and the analysis will be carried out at, the supplier’s premises. The procurement covers one requirement. It is suited to laboratories and specialist environmental or marine analytical businesses able to process salinity samples reliably, document their methods and provide results suitable for government survey work. The relevant CPV classification is 73110000, research and experimental development services. The process has reached tender: the Scottish Government invited offers through an open procedure, with electronic submission. Bids were due by 21 September 2026 at 12:00 UTC, with evaluation scheduled to start at 13:00 UTC and bids opened at that time in East Lothian. The contract period is 720 days. Bids must remain valid for 180 days and may include variants. Evaluation is based on quality and price, with published weightings of 40% for understanding and delivery of requirements and 30% for price. Suppliers must have a specific annual turnover of at least £100,000 in each of the last two years, a current ratio above 0.8 and £1 million public liability insurance, alongside compulsory employers’ liability cover. This opportunity suits an established testing laboratory or marine and environmental analysis provider with the capacity to handle government survey samples over a two-year contract. Bidders need to show three relevant examples from the last five years, identify available technicians or technical bodies, and describe their facilities, equipment, quality controls, supply-chain tracking and environmental management measures. The buyer requires either an independent UKAS or equivalent third-party certificate confirming compliance with BS EN ISO 9001, or a documented, senior-approved and regularly reviewed quality-management policy appropriate to the work. Suppliers must explain any proposed subcontracting and its proportion, and provide staff names and qualifications. Electronic payment and ordering will be used. ## Notice The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable suppliers for the analysis of salinity samples collected as part of survey work carried out. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable suppliers for the analysis of salinity samples collected as part of survey work carried out. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562724 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | 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 | 20 Aug 2026 | | Submission deadline | 21 Sep 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | | Postcode area | 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 - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 20 Aug 2026 at 01:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562724 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG562724 Salinity Sample Analysis - The Scottish Government, through Marine Directorate (MD) invites tenders from suitable suppliers for the analysis of salinity samples collected as part of survey work carried out. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=840693 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000840693 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=840693 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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