Award

Charter for Anglerfish Survey North Sea, West Coast of Scotland & Rockall

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate has awarded a contract for a charter to conduct an anglerfish survey in the North Sea, West Coast of Scotland, and Rockall. The awarded contract, titled "Charter for Anglerfish Survey North Sea, West Coast of Scotland & Rockall," falls under the industry category of general public services with a specific focus on fishing trawl surveys, classified under CPV code 73112000. Located in the UKM region, the project was initially tendered in February 2025 and awarded by mid-April 2025, following an open procurement procedure. The active contract commenced on 17th April 2025, with the survey scheduled to begin on 21st April 2025, carrying an initial duration of a minimum of 16 days, with the potential for extension. The project will be conducted by Don Fishing Company, and the total value of the contract is £576,000.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with capabilities in marine surveys, particularly larger demersal trawler operators capable of conducting exploratory and research fishing activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in fishing or marine exploration services would be well-suited to bid for similar future tenders. With the requirement for a vessel longer than 25.9 metres, companies with such a fleet stand to benefit. Additionally, knowledge of regional fishing operations and the ability to meet open procedural procurement standards would serve as an advantage for businesses seeking to engage in governmental maritime contracts. This project not only enables contractors to solidify relationships with national authorities such as the Scottish Government but also offers exposure and potential repeat opportunities in the recurring survey expected to continue in January 2026.

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Notice Title

Charter for Anglerfish Survey North Sea, West Coast of Scotland & Rockall

Notice Description

The Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government invites a tender from demersal trawlers of overall length greater than 25.9 metres to undertake a single trawl anglerfish survey in the North Sea ,West of Scotland and Rockall, ICES areas IVa and VIa and VIb.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government invites a tender from demersal trawlers of overall length greater than 25.9 metres to undertake a single trawl anglerfish survey in the North Sea ,West of Scotland and Rockall, ICES areas IVa and VIa and VIb. The charter will be a minimum of 16 days duration, starting 21st April 2025 from a Northeast Scottish Port (at the discretion of overseeing scientist and master). The charter duration will have the option to be extended up to a maximum of 16 days following the scheduled end date as required. The vessel will preliminarily end the charter and land the catch in the port of departure on the 6th May subject to no extension being implemented. Notification of any extension requirement will be given by 25th April 2025.

Renewal: Option to extend contract up to 22 May 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790760
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530041
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£576,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 202510 months ago
Contract Period
21 Apr 2025 - 6 May 2025 30 days
Recurrence
January 2026

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

DON FISHING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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