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SMRU: Ship for survey of cetaceans during summer 2024 as part of the SCANS-IV Project

University of St Andrews

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26 Jan 2024 at 00:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The University of St Andrews is seeking a survey vessel for the SCANS-IV Project to conduct a cetaceans survey in summer 2024. The tender, titled "SMRU: Ship for survey of cetaceans during summer 2024," has a total value of £200,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender deadline set for February 28, 2024. The survey requires a vessel to operate mainly in the UK waters, with specific requirements for safety, endurance, speed, accommodations, and observation platforms.

This opportunity, offered by the University of St Andrews, caters to businesses capable of providing survey vessels and associated services for cetaceans studies. Companies skilled in marine services, vessel operations, and marine research equipment are well-suited to compete. The tender process is currently at the active stage, presenting a chance for businesses to engage with the University for potential contracts in marine research and surveying services.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

SMRU: Ship for survey of cetaceans during summer 2024 as part of the SCANS-IV Project

Notice Description

The University has a requirement for a survey vessel for a minimum of 18 days and a maximum of 24 days during summer 2024. The survey will take place within the period 20 June to 31 August 2024. The first 2-3 days will be spent setting up equipment onboard and training the survey personnel. The ship will be in port for part of this period. The final day of the charter will be used for disembarkation / demobilisation. The ship will stay at sea for multiple days (it will not return nightly to port) and must be operational during weekdays and weekends. Surveying will take place throughout daylight hours when weather permits. Dates of the survey are fixed, and alternative dates will not be considered.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Ship Requirements The University of St Andrews is required to carry out a shipboard survey during summer 2024 to collect visual and acoustic data on porpoises, dolphins and whales (cetaceans) to estimate population sizes. The survey area includes waters to the west of Scotland. The University's Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) is coordinating the project and the survey. Schedule The University has a requirement for a survey vessel for a minimum of 18 days and a maximum of 24 days during summer 2024. The survey will take place within the period 20 June to 31 August 2024. The first 2-3 days will be spent setting up equipment onboard and training the survey personnel. The ship will be in port for part of this period. The final day of the charter will be used for disembarkation / demobilisation. The ship will stay at sea for multiple days (it will not return nightly to port) and must be operational during weekdays and weekends. Surveying will take place throughout daylight hours when weather permits. Dates of the survey are fixed, and alternative dates will not be considered. Ship Requirements The ship must be certified to operate within the UK 200 nautical mile EEZ (offshore as well as inshore areas) and meet all required safety standards. Ship personnel will be expected to brief all scientists on the safety equipment, muster points and all other emergency procedures prior to departing port. The ship should have a minimum at-sea endurance of 15 days. Ships which do not meet this requirement will not be considered. Standard cruise speed should be no less than 10 knots. The draft of the ship should allow reasonable stability when at sea. Accommodation is required for at least 8 and up to 10 scientists in shared/single cabins. Whilst onboard, meals for all scientists will be provided including special diets (vegetarian) if requested in advance. Scientists will have access to ships facilities, such as a laundry. Two separate observation platforms are required on the ship. Please see ITT for full details.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted

Renewal: All as detailed in tender documents.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000755801
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497346
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F2 - 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

34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

CPV Codes

34510000 - Ships

63726400 - Ship chartering services

63726600 - Ship-operating services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Jan 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2024Expired
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
University of St Andrews
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GUARDBRIDGE
Postcode
KY16 0US
Postcode Area
Kirkcaldy
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Delivery Location
TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife
Local Authority
Fife
Electoral Ward
Tay Bridgehead
Westminster Constituency
North East Fife

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN497346&idx=1
    26th January 2024 - Portal Supplier Registration
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497346
    SMRU: Ship for survey of cetaceans during summer 2024 as part of the SCANS-IV Project - The University has a requirement for a survey vessel for a minimum of 18 days and a maximum of 24 days during summer 2024. The survey will take place within the period 20 June to 31 August 2024. The first 2-3 days will be spent setting up equipment onboard and training the survey personnel. The ship will be in port for part of this period. The final day of the charter will be used for disembarkation / demobilisation. The ship will stay at sea for multiple days (it will not return nightly to port) and must be operational during weekdays and weekends. Surveying will take place throughout daylight hours when weather permits. Dates of the survey are fixed, and alternative dates will not be considered.

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