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Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Recovery

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for the "Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Recovery," a project focused on service delivery in the environmental protection sector. The work involves recovering underwater fish tracking moorings and conducting surveys of wind turbine foundations at locations such as the Moray Firth, Beatrice Offshore Windfarm, and Moray East Offshore Windfarm. The contract, awarded on 15th May 2025, had an estimated value of £46,272.30 and involved open procurement procedures. The procurement stage reached completion, and the contract is under the active status with the contractual provisions extending till 1 June 2025 if required. The recipient of the award is Moray Marine Solutions LTD, an SME based in Portsoy, Scotland.

This tender offers a unique business growth opportunity for companies specialising in marine services, particularly those possessing expertise in underwater recovery and remote-operated vehicle (ROV) operations. Given the technical aspects and environmental focus, businesses with experience in marine surveys and risk assessments may find this contract beneficial to their portfolio. This procurement was open and encouraged submissions via electronic means, allowing businesses to efficiently participate. SMEs in marine and environmental services sectors, especially those with established capacities for logistics and operations in the North Sea, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, leveraging the skills intrinsic to managing complex marine projects.

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Notice Title

Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Recovery

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invite tenders to retrieve all underwater Fish Tracking Moorings including non-responsive units and a survey of Wind turbine foundations.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The work will take place in the Moray Firth of Scotland, and consist of the recovery (84 moorings) and ROV recovery (all nonresponsive moorings) of acoustic mooring at various locations (Beatrice (BOWL) and Moray East Offshore Windfarms (MEOW)). The recovery of non-responsive units using an ROV (tendered separately) and the use of an ROV (Tendered separately) to survey marine growth on wind turbine jacket foundations. Successful tenderers will need to provide detailed methods statements, risk assessments and certifications including insurance cover to work within these sites.

Options: Extension available to 1 June 2025

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000795463
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530525
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
£64,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,272 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
21 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
12 May 2025 - 27 May 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
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

MORAY MARINE SOLUTIONS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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