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    ContractsFish and Benthic Sample Analysis Services
    Awarded contract

    Fish and Benthic Sample Analysis Services

    Awarded
    £199k
    Published 4 Jun 2026

    The Scottish Marine Directorate requires specialized analysis services for fish stomach and benthic samples to support marine environmental research and monitoring.

    🇬🇧United Kingdom· ScotlandPublished 4 Jun 2026· 3 months agoviaFind a Tender
    Awarded
    £199k
    Published 4 Jun 2026

    Decision brief

    4 fields
    • Contract value
      £199,000
      Pounds sterling
    • Closing date
      Rolling
      No closing date published
    • Sector
      Research & Innovation
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    • Location
      🇬🇧United Kingdom
      Scotland

    Suppliers

    1 supplier
    • OE
      Ocean Ecology
    Lead contractor

    Lifecycle

    Awarded

    Contract awarded. Originally published 3 months ago.

    4 June 2026
    Awarded — no open tender advertised

    Brief

    The Scottish Ministers, Marine Directorate, is seeking a qualified supplier to provide comprehensive analysis services for fish stomach contents and benthic (seafloor) samples. This work supports marine environmental monitoring and research initiatives. Suppliers should have expertise in ichthyology (fish science), benthic ecology, sample processing, and data analysis. The successful contractor will conduct detailed examinations of fish stomach samples to assess diet and ecosystem relationships, as well as analyze benthic samples to evaluate seafloor communities and marine habitat health. This opportunity is ideal for specialized laboratories or marine research organizations with relevant certifications and experience in marine biological analysis.

    Track record

    1 award · 1 winner
    Thin record

    Only 1 prior award here — too little to read.

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    Publisher
    UK Cabinet Office
    Licence
    OGL v3.0
    Source
    find-tender.service.gov.uk
    Record ID
    ocds-h6vhtk-066435
    SG
    Buyer
    Scottish Government
    Sector
    Research & Innovation