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Subsea Soundscape Vessel Charter

ORE CATAPULT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

16 Mar 2026 at 10:41

Award

12 Mar 2026 at 16:53

Award

24 Feb 2026 at 10:06

Summary of the contracting process

ORE Catapult, located in Glasgow, United Kingdom, recently completed the procurement process for a "Subsea Soundscape Vessel Charter" designed to facilitate a first service round trip. This procurement falls within the services category, specifically targeting vessel hire with crew under the CPV code 60651000. The tender was conducted through a direct award via a vessel broker and awarded to Jevington Logistics. The contract, which was signed on 12th March 2026, commenced on 16th March 2026 and will conclude on 31st May 2026. The delivery addresses for this contract span regions UKL and UKK3 in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in maritime services, particularly those able to charter and operate vessels with skilled crews. Enterprises that specialise in logistics and maritime transport in regions UKL and UKK3 are ideally suited to enter similar market spaces as Jevington Logistics, the current supplier. The direct procurement method ensures that businesses with unique technical capabilities and established expertise in marine contracts can benefit from such niche market requirements.

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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/023369-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details 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
£57,340 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Mar 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Feb 20262 months 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
Active

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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