Tender

Scottish Seascapes: Isle of Eigg EcoMoorings

MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Tender

29 Oct 2025 at 14:17

Planning

29 Sep 2025 at 08:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Marine Conservation Society is seeking contractors for the "Scottish Seascapes: Isle of Eigg EcoMoorings" project, which is currently active and in the tender stage. The contracts involve increasing the resilience of seagrass meadows on the Isle of Eigg, Scotland, through the planning, purchase, and installation of Advance Mooring Systems (AMS). The industry category is offshore mooring work, with capital equipment procurement included. The tender covers four lots focusing on eco-mooring design, manufacture, installation, and maintenance, with each lot expected to be completed within 60 days. Proposals must be submitted electronically by 12:00, 13th November 2025, with the awarding process beginning on 14th November 2025. This open procedure is conducted under a short time-frame due to the project's urgency.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine engineering and mooring systems. Companies with expertise in capital equipment procurement and installation services, particularly those with experience in eco-friendly solutions, will be well-suited to compete. The project promotes innovation and environmental stewardship, aligning with global trends towards sustainable development. Competitors who can demonstrate a proven track record on similar projects, alongside availability of resources to meet the quality and cost criteria, stand to gain a competitive edge. This opportunity is particularly attractive for firms looking to enhance their portfolio in green infrastructure and expand their business footprint in the public sector.

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Notice Title

Scottish Seascapes: Isle of Eigg EcoMoorings

Notice Description

This invitation to tender covers 4 lots (contracts) to increase the resilience of seagrass meadows around the Isle of Eigg, Small Isles, Scotland through the planning, purchase and installation of Advance Mooring Systems (AMS). These contracts include the procurement of capital equipment. All procurement will be undertaken by the Marine Conservation Society in alignment with their procurement policy. Priority locations have been identified by the community and seagrass surveys carried out in summer/autumn 2025. The contractor is expected to build upon this work, as well as take into consideration work undertaken by other initiatives and projects such as the ReMEDIES project on the south coast of England and any previous work carried out on the Isle of Eigg. Building on previous work and with the help of the Scottish Seascapes Project Manager and the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trusts Scottish Seascapes Project Officer the contractor/s will deliver the following: a) WP1: Front end engineering & design b) WP2: Design & manufacture c) WP3: Installation d) WP4: Inspections & maintenance

Lot Information

Eco-mooring design & manufacture

With the help of the Scottish Seascapes Project Manager and the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trusts Scottish Seascapes Project Officer the contractor/s will deliver *design & manufacture* comprising the following: a) Design and manufacture for up to 10 moorings, installed at the same time or split into 5 per year over 2 consecutive years; b) Aid the Project Manager and the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust select final AMS model(s) that suit the chosen locations and suit the community's needs; c) Aid the Project Manager in sourcing suitable moorings.

Renewal: An extension may be requested in extreme circumstances

Eco-mooring installation

With the help of the Scottish Seascapes Project Manager and the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trusts Scottish Seascapes Project Officer the contractor/s will deliver *eco-mooring installation* comprising the following: a) Installation planning and recommendations for maintenance for up to 10 moorings, installed at the same time, or split into 5 per year over 2 consecutive years; b) Organise and supervise the installation of the AMS; c) Aid the Project Manager & Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust with finding suitable insurance policies for AMS.

Renewal: An extension may be requested in extreme circumstances

Eco-mooring inspections & maintenance

With the help of the Scottish Seascapes Project Manager and the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trusts Scottish Seascapes Project Officer the contractor/s will deliver *inspections & maintenance* comprising the following: a) Annual inspections b) Maintenance costs

Renewal: An extension may be requested in extreme circumstances

Eco-mooring front end engineering & design

With the help of the Scottish Seascapes Project Manager and the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trusts Scottish Seascapes Project Officer the contractor/s will deliver *front end engineering & design* comprising the following: a) Pre-project planning, to include assessment of the proposed area and finalisation of locations around Eigg; b) Aid the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust and the Scottish Seascapes Project Manager in securing relevant permissions and licences.

Renewal: Extensions may be requested under extreme circumstances

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a3b5
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/069415-2025
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Planning, Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planning Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work


CPV Codes

45262421 - Offshore mooring work

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Oct 20253 months ago
Submission Deadline
13 Nov 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
12 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@mcsuk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1316334000

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH3 8EG
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

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