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Subsea Soundscape Vessel Charter

ORE CATAPULT

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Award

12 Mar 2026 at 16:53

Award

24 Feb 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves ORE Catapult, a public undertaking based in Glasgow, United Kingdom. This tender, titled "Subsea Soundscape Vessel Charter," falls under the industry category of services, specifically focusing on the hire of vessels with crew. The procurement method utilised was direct award, facilitated through a vessel broker, with the rationale linked to technical reasons involving a single supplier. The contract was awarded to Jevington Logistics, located in Harpenden, Hertfordshire, and involves deliveries within the regions of UKL and UKK3. The procurement reached the awarding stage, with the award date noted as 12th March 2026. The contract period is from 16th March 2026 to 31st May 2026, marked by a gross contract value of £68,808.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in maritime logistics and vessel operations. Companies that can provide vessels along with crew are ideally positioned to make competitive offers. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) like Jevington Logistics, known for their agile operational capabilities, are well-suited to benefit from such contracts, fostering business growth by expanding their service offerings within the maritime sector. As procurement processes evolve towards direct awards based on technical reasons, businesses with specific expertise or niche capabilities can leverage such opportunities to enhance their market presence and secure lucrative contracts.

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Notice Title

Subsea Soundscape Vessel Charter

Notice Description

Subsea Soundscape Vessel Charter - first service roundtrip

Procurement Information

procured via a vessel broker

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-065abc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022568-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK6 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)


CPV Codes

60651000 - Hire of vessels with crew

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£57,340 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 20262 days ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 weeks ago
Contract Period
16 Mar 2026 - 31 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ORE CATAPULT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G1 1RD
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow East

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JEVINGTON LOGISTICS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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