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Purchase & Installation of Echosounder System

Scottish Government(buyer)

Published
Published 29 October 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 30 November 2026 (16 days left)
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Overview

The Scottish Government is procuring the purchase and installation of a scientific, multi-frequency, wideband echosounder system. The new equipment will replace the existing Simrad EK60 echosounder system aboard the Marine Research Vessel (MRV) Alba Na Mara. The contract has an estimated value of £150,000, with submissions due by 30 November 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£150,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Published
29 October 2026
Deadline
30 November 2026
Classification (CPV)
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)Navigational and meteorological instrumentsNavigational instrumentsEcho sounders

Competition and scoring criteria

Expected competition

2

Median bids on comparable tenders

Open and restricted tenders in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses) drew a median of 2 bids over the last 24 months; 33% received only one.

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  • Technical Solution & Delivery
  • Key Staff & Resource Planning
  • Contract Management & Quality Assurance
  • Corporate & Social Responsibilities
  • Fair Work First
  • Price

Market context

Typical award in Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)

£74,808

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  1. Contract Notice

    29 October 2026

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