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Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey in North Biscay, Celtic Sea, West of Ireland and Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed a public procurement process for a Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey in regions including North Biscay, the Celtic Sea, and the West of Ireland and Scotland. This tender, conducted under an open procedure, centred around general public services within the services category. The survey will commence on the 7th of July 2025, lasting for 23 days, with operations beginning and ending in Ullapool. The contracting process, initiated in February 2025, reached the award stage by May 2025. Notably, the contract, valued at £780,850, was signed on the 9th of May 2025, and subsequently awarded to Interfish Limited, a SME based in Plymouth.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the marine and fisheries sectors, particularly those with large pelagic vessels capable of undertaking scientific surveys. Firms with a strategic interest in the sustainable fishing industry could benefit by aligning themselves with government research initiatives such as this. Additionally, having sufficient mackerel quota to match the charter requirements would be beneficial. The opportunity invites engagement not only from well-established marine operators but also SMEs capable of offering specialised ichthyoplankton survey services, fostering potential long-term relationships with government bodies like the Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate.

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Notice Title

Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey in North Biscay, Celtic Sea, West of Ireland and Scotland

Notice Description

The Marine Directorate invites a tender from pelagic vessels of overall length greater than 60m to undertake an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs in the region of North Biscay, Celtic Sea, West of Ireland and West of Scotland. The charter will be of 23 days duration and start on the 7th July 2025, departing from Ullapool. Offloading, upon completion of the survey will be undertaken from the same port. Transit time to the survey start point/end point is approximately 12 hours

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Marine Directorate invites a tender from pelagic vessels of overall length greater than 60m to undertake an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs in the region of North Biscay, Celtic Sea, West of Ireland and West of Scotland. The charter will be of 23 days duration and start on the 7th July 2025, departing from Ullapool. Offloading, upon completion of the survey will be undertaken from the same port. Transit time to the survey start point/end point is approximately 12 hours. Scientific quota is being offered in exchange for a number of days survey time (maximum 23 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-r6ebe6-0000790778
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530042
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
£700,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£780,850 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
4 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jul 2025 - 29 Jul 2025 30 days
Recurrence
February 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
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

INTERFISH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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