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Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Servicing, Grabbing & water sample collection for eDNA

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking vessel charter services for the deployment and retrieval of scientific equipment as part of their procurement process titled "Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Servicing, Grabbing & water sample collection for eDNA". This project falls under the services industry category, specifically focused on environmental scientific work. The tender process has been completed with key dates ranging from the tender announcement on 17th February 2025 to the contract signing on 10th March 2025, with operations taking place between 1st March and 30th March 2025. The work will be conducted off the north and east coasts of Scotland, with up to 20 days required by the end of March.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine operations, particularly those equipped for acoustic monitoring and environmental DNA sampling. SMEs like Moray Marine Solutions LTD, who have been awarded the contract, are well-suited to compete in such tenders due to their specialised capabilities and operational flexibility. Participating in this type of procurement can bolster business growth by providing avenues for expansion and enhancing their portfolio with complex scientific and environmental projects that invite collaboration with government bodies and increase industry standing.

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Notice Title

Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Servicing, Grabbing & water sample collection for eDNA

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invite tenders to provide vessel charter services for the deployment and retrieval of scientific equipment in Scottish waters.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Marine Directorate - Science, Evidence, Digital and Data (MD-SEDD) portfolio are seeking tenders from work boats to undertake deployment and recovery of acoustic monitoring equipment, Sediment grabbing and water sample collection for environmental DNA (eDNA) work. The tender will be for one or more trips between 1st March 2025 - 30th March 2025 (dates provided are flexible however up to a maximum of 20 days are required to be completed by the end of March 2025). The work will involve deploying and retrieving underwater passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) equipment off the north and east coasts of Scotland, which may include broadband sound recorders and cetacean echolocation detectors. At the same time grabs and water samples will be collated at certain locations. This work will be carried out on behalf of the Marine Directorate of Scottish Government.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000790781
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR525773
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

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£58,602 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Mar 202511 months ago
Submission Deadline
26 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Mar 202511 months ago
Contract Period
1 Mar 2025 - 30 Mar 2025 30 days
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MORAY MARINE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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