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Profiling conductivity, temperature, depth instrument for use on board MRV Scotia

Scottish Government

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Government

Buyer Address: Victoria Quay, The Shore, Edinburgh, UKM, EH6 6QQ, United Kingdom

Contact Email: brody.johnston@gov.scot

Contact Telephone: +44 412425466

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
150000.0 GBP
Published
01 Dec 2025, 09:11
Deadline
12 Jan 2026, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
goods
CPV
34930000 - Marine equipment
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
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Description

The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for the supply of a Temperature, Conductivity and Depth (CTD) instrument with associated oceanographic sensors. The Scottish Ministers wish for the provision of a CTD instrument and associated sensors for the accurate measurement of the characteristics of sea water for environmental monitoring to quantify and understand trends and variability in Scottish waters, as a result of natural variability and human activities, including climate change.

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Lot Description: The Scottish Ministers have a requirement for the supply of a Temperature, Conductivity and Depth (CTD) instrument with associated oceanographic sensors. The Scottish Ministers wish for the provision of a CTD instrument and associated sensors for the accurate measurement of the characteristics of sea water for environmental monitoring to quantify and understand trends and variability in Scottish waters, as a result of natural variability and human activities, including climate change.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Contract Start: 2026-02-04T00:00:00Z

Lot 1 Contract End: 2026-03-31T23:59:59+01:00

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Understanding and Delivery of Requirements

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Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Contract Management

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Health & Safety & Risk Management

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Corporate & Social Responsibilities

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Fair Work First

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