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Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Deployment

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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16 May 2025 at 00:00

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Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process titled "Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Deployment" was conducted by the Scottish Government, located in Aberdeen, under the project identifier MAY530526. This tender is focused on services within the general public services industry category, specifically for the deployment of underwater fish tracking moorings in the Moray Firth off Ardersier. The procurement involved an open procedure and has successfully reached the award stage. Moray Marine Solutions LTD was awarded the contract on 15th May 2025, and the contract is currently active with a value of £5,374.70.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for service-oriented businesses, particularly those with expertise in marine operations and suitable vessel deployment capabilities. As a public services contract involving advanced maritime technology, businesses with a background in acoustic monitoring and marine equipment handling are well-placed to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in these sectors may also find potential growth opportunities by participating in similar future contracts led by government bodies like the Scottish Government.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Deployment

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invited bids from vessels to undertake deployment of underwater fish tracking moorings.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invited bids from vessels to undertake deployment of underwater fish tracking moorings.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000799114
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530526
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£5,374 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 May 20259 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

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

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands
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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