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Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe

Scottish Government · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 30 Sept 2026, 09:39.

Opportunity overview

Marine Directorate require monitoring to be carried out in Loch Ewe. Detailed protocols from Marine Directorate will be provided which will describe the sampling methods in detail. These will need to be strictly followed to ensure that sample integrity is maintained.

Classification

  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services

Lots

  • The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CASE/693111
Status
cancelled
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
22 Oct 2025, 12:30

Address

Street Address
East Lothian, Scotland

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
22 Oct 2025, 12:30

Tender Period

Ends
22 Oct 2025, 12:00

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
Yes

Classification

Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Minimum
4B1a: Bidders will be required to have a minimum "specific" yearly turnover of 300,000 GBP for the last two years. In the event that the Bidder does not comply with this requirement, they will not be considered any further in this tendering exercise. As evidence for the SPD (Scotland) question 4B1a, the Procurement Officer may ask for annual accounts from the bidder. 4B5: It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types of insurance indicated below: Employers (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = In accordance with the legal obligation for the time being enforced. Public Liability Insurance = 5,000,000 GBP 4B6: Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of greater than 0.8. Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: net current assets divided by net current liabilities. Please state whether you have applied IFRS15 to your accounts. There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing.
Description
This section covers questions 4B1-6 of the SPD (Scotland)

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Minimum
Minimum level(s) of standards required: 4C1.2: Bidders will be required to provide three examples over the last five years that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies as described in the Contract Notice or the relevant section of the site notice. 4C2: Bidders will be required to provide details of the technicians or technical bodies the bidder can call upon in relation to this procurement exercise. 4C3a: Bidders will be required to provide details of the technical facilities and measures for ensuring quality. 4C4: Bidders are required to provide a statement of the relevant supply chain management and/or tracking systems used. 4C5. Bidder will be requested to provide an opportunity for the bidder to check on technical capacity of the bidder and on their quality measures. 4C7: Bidders will be required to confirm what environmental management measures they will employ. 4C9: Bidders should provide details of relevant tools, plant or technical equipment available to you in relation to this procurement exercise. 4C10: Bidders will be required to confirm that whether they intend to subcontract and if so, for what proportion of the contract. Quality Management Procedures 1. The bidder must hold a UKAS (or equivalent) accredited independent third party certificate of compliance in accordance with BS EN ISO 9001 (or equivalent). OR 2. The bidder must have the following: A documented policy regarding quality management. The policy must set out the responsibilities for quality management demonstrating that the bidder has and continues to implement a quality management policy that is authorised by their Chief Executive, or equivalent, and is periodically reviewed at a senior management level. The policy must be relevant to the nature and scale of the work to be undertaken and set out responsibilities for quality management throughout the organisation.
Description
Details of technical facilities, measures for ensuring quality and quality management procedures.

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
No
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Statutory monitoring for Scottish Coastal Observatory site: Loch Ewe.

Renewal

Description
Optional 12 month extension.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Understanding and Delivery of Requirements
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 2
Name
Staff Competence, Knowledge and Experience
Type
quality
Description
25
Criterion 3
Name
Contract Management
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 4
Name
Health & Safety & Risk Management
Type
quality
Description
15
Criterion 5
Name
Corporate & Social Responsibilities
Type
quality
Description
10
Criterion 6
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 7
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Ends
31 Mar 2029, 23:59
Starts
1 Apr 2026, 00:00

Submission terms

Variant Policy
allowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Entry 2
Region
UKM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-72395
Name
Scottish Government

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH6 6QQ
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Victoria Quay, The Shore

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Government

Contact

Telephone
+44 1312444000
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-15893
Name
Sheriff Court House,

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
27 Chambers Street,

Identifier

Legal Name
Sheriff Court House,

Award information

Award 1
Id
058874-2025-CASE/693111-1
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Edinburgh · UKM · EH6 6QQ · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
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