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Purchase & Installation of Multibeam Echosounder System

Scottish Government(buyer)

Published
Published 9 November 2026
Deadline
Deadline: 9 December 2026 (26 days left)
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Overview

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate is procuring the purchase and installation of replacement underwater components for a Teledyne Reson T50 multibeam echosounder system. The equipment is a shallow-water, multi-frequency, high-resolution, true beam-forming system, with the contract valued at an estimated £120,000. Tenders must be submitted by December 9, 2026.

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Key details

Country
United Kingdom
Status
Open for bids
Category
Goods
Estimated value
£120,000
Procedure
Open procedure
Rules
Public Contracts Regulations 2015
Published
9 November 2026
Deadline
9 December 2026
Classification (CPV)
Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)Navigational 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.

How bids will be scored

  • 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

Median of 2,392 awards in the last 24 months

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  1. Contract Notice

    9 November 2026

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