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Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey in Northwest Ireland and West of Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has finalised the award for the contract titled "Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey in Northwest Ireland and West of Scotland" within the industry category of General public services. The charter involves marine services, specifically an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs, and will commence on 10th April 2025 with a duration of 16 days. Departing from Ullapool and offloading at Peterhead, the survey covers Northwest and Western Scotland and Northwest Ireland. The project has transitioned from the tender stage in November 2024 to the award stage with a contract value of £485,760. On 3rd February 2025, Interfish Limited was awarded the contract, indicating readiness for the charter activities.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses in the marine and fisheries sectors, particularly those operating pelagic vessels of overall length greater than 60 metres. Companies with expertise in marine surveys, environmental monitoring, or fisheries would be well-suited to compete for similar future contracts. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the marine industry can leverage such contracts to showcase their capabilities and achieve business growth. With a transparent open procurement process and defined technical requirements, proficient bidders can secure a strong foothold in similar governmental surveys and projects.

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Notice Title

Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey in Northwest Ireland and West of Scotland

Notice Description

Marine Directorate invites a tender from pelagic vessels of overall length greater than 60m to undertake an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs within the region of NW Ireland, W and NW Scotland. The charter will be of 16 days duration and start on the 10th April 2025, departing from Ullapool. Offloading will provisionally be undertaken from Peterhead upon completion of the survey. Transit time to the survey start point/end point is approximately an 8 hour and a 12 hour steam from each of the respective ports.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Directorate invites a tender from pelagic vessels of overall length greater than 60m to undertake an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs within the region of NW Ireland, W and NW Scotland. The charter will be of 16 days duration and start on the 10th April 2025, departing from Ullapool. Offloading will provisionally be undertaken from Peterhead upon completion of the survey. Transit time to the survey start point/end point is approximately an 8 hour and a 12 hour steam from each of the respective ports. Scientific quota is being offered in exchange for a number of days survey time (maximum 16 days depending on the daily rate of charter). Mackerel quota is to be allocated on the value of the catch at the time of landing. The catch is to be taken as western mackerel quota. This quota must be taken at the first opportunity of the mackerel fishery opening in September 2025. If the vessel lands more than the monetary value agreed, the excess must be covered by the vessels own quota allocation. Bidding vessels must therefore have sufficient quota in the relevant area. If the vessel lands less than the value agreed no additional compensation will be offered.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000783680
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523724
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

63726400 - Ship chartering services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£513,600 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£485,760 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20251 years ago
Contract Period
10 Apr 2025 - 25 Apr 2025 30 days
Recurrence
November 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
kate.townsley@gov.scot, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412425466, +44 412425466

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
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
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

INTERFISH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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