Broadband Acoustic Loggers and Acoustic Release Systems

The Scottish Ministers has a requirement to purchase broadband acoustic loggers, for the purposes of long term monitoring of ambient underwater noise, as well as echolocation clicks, whistles, and other vocalisations of marine mammals. These must be capable of being moored for extended periods (several months to a year) underwater and recording data autonomously. The devices will be used as part of a broad scale array monitoring cetaceans and underwater noise levels within Scottish waters. The Scottish Ministers also have a requirement for the supply of medium load acoustic releases, including any other items necessary for the operation of the releases. Equipment will be operated by scientific staff from Marine Scotland, Marine Laboratory, Aberdeen.

Lots

This procurement was divided into 2 lots, each awarded separately. 4 bids were received in total.

Government spending data: These suppliers have received £7,834,440 in 107 payments (over £25k) from Scottish Government, DEFRA, Met Office, Ministry of Defence, Manchester University NHS Foundation Trust and 1 more public bodies (2017-02-13 to 2026-01-21).

Tender Documents

• Broadband Acoustic Loggers and Acoustic Release Systems → — Contract notice
• Invitation to Tender →
• Schedule 13 - terms and conditions for supply of goods - Lot 1 →
• Schedule 13 - terms and conditions for supply of goods - Lot 2 →
• Schedule 2 - Price Proposal Response Template - Lot 1 →
• Schedule 2 - Price Proposal Response Template - Lot 2 →
• Questions and Answers →
• Broadband Acoustic Loggers and Acoustic Release Systems → — Award notice

Buyer contact

Buyer website

http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries

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