Tender

Charter for Blue Whiting Spawning Survey

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

21 Jan 2022 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently inviting tenders for the "Charter for Blue Whiting Spawning Survey," a contract valued at £250,000. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on social research related to marine sciences. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 15 February 2022 at 12:00 PM. The survey will take place from 15 March to 20 April 2022, with further details to be confirmed in January 2022. Bidders must ensure their vessels, which should be over 60 metres in length, are capable of operating from a Scottish mainland port and completing acoustic transects within specified geographical boundaries.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in marine services, especially those with experience in acoustic surveys and pelagic fishing. Companies capable of providing large-scale vessels for scientific research and familiar with fishing quotas could benefit substantially from this contract. The potential to earn Blue Whiting quota in exchange for survey time offers an added incentive, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their market presence in maritime and fisheries research sectors.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Charter for Blue Whiting Spawning Survey

Notice Description

Marine Scotland invites a tender from pelagic vessels of overall length greater than 60m to undertake an acoustic survey for Blue Whiting commencing at the shelf edge out to a maximum of 18degW and between 51degN to 62degN. The vessel will complete prescribed acoustic transects within these boundaries. The charter will be of 15 days duration taking place between the 15 March and 20 April 2022 with dates to be confirmed in January 2022, The vessel must depart from a Scottish mainland port. Scientific quota is being offered in exchange for a number of days survey time (maximum 16 days depending on the daily rate of charter). Blue Whiting quota is to be allocated on the value of the catch at the time of landing. The catch is to be taken as Blue whiting quota. This quota must be taken at the first opportunity of the Blue whiting fishery opening in March/April.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland invites a tender from pelagic vessels of overall length greater than 60m to undertake an acoustic survey for Blue Whiting commencing at the shelf edge out to a maximum of 18degW and between 51degN to 62degN. The vessel will complete prescribed acoustic transects within these boundaries. The charter will be of 15 days duration taking place between the 15 March and 20 April 2022 with dates to be confirmed in January 2022, The vessel must depart from a Scottish mainland port. Scientific quota is being offered in exchange for a number of days survey time (maximum 16 days depending on the daily rate of charter). Blue Whiting quota is to be allocated on the value of the catch at the time of landing. The catch is to be taken as Blue whiting quota. This quota must be taken at the first opportunity of the Blue whiting fishery opening in March/April.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000680381
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438286
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£250,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
21 Jan 20224 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Feb 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Eilidh Currie
Contact Email
eilidh.currie@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Further Information

Notice Documents

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