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    ContractsSalinity Sample Analysis Services
    Closed contract

    Salinity Sample Analysis Services

    Tender closed
    21 Sept 2026
    16 days ago

    Scottish Government Marine Directorate seeking suppliers for salinity sample analysis services from survey operations.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 20 Aug 2026· 1 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Tender closed
    21 Sept 2026
    16 days ago
    Tender deadline passed on 21 Sept 2026.

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      Not disclosed
      Source did not declare a figure
    • Tender closed
      21 Sept 2026
      2 weeks ago
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Scotland

    Lifecycle

    Closed

    Tender closed on 21 Sept 2026. Awaiting award.

    20 Aug 2026Today21 Sept 2026

    Brief

    The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate is seeking qualified suppliers to provide laboratory analysis services for salinity samples collected during marine survey operations. This is a tender opportunity for organizations with expertise in marine water quality testing and salinity measurement. Successful suppliers should have appropriate laboratory accreditation, analytical equipment, and experience analyzing seawater samples. The work involves processing samples from ongoing survey activities and providing accurate, timely results to support marine research and monitoring programs.

    Track record

    3 awards · 3 winners
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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-06e85c

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