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Charter for Biological Sampling & Mooring Deployment

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting as the central purchasing body, has concluded a procurement process for the "Charter for Biological Sampling & Mooring Deployment" project. This tender involved contracting vessel charter services to deploy and retrieve scientific equipment in Scottish waters. The project is associated with the ECOCHANGE initiative, led by the Marine Directorate, focusing on ecosystem analysis at the Hywind wind farm site. The procurement utilised an open procedure method and has reached the award stage with intermara marine as the chosen supplier. The contracted services were valued at £35,250 and the project was executed from 1st July to 6th July 2025, with contingency for bad weather extending to 9th July 2025. The procurement belongs to the services category, specifically targeting general public services and economic affairs. The contract was signed on 24th June 2025, following the bid submission deadline on 19th June 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in marine services, especially those with expertise in vessel operations, maritime logistics, and scientific equipment handling. Small and medium-sized enterprises could find lucrative prospects in projects of this scope, given the emphasis on local expertise paired with scientific understanding. Companies with capabilities in handling environmental sampling, biological analysis, and operating within offshore wind sectors could expand their business by aligning with projects like ECOCHANGE, which seek detailed ecological data to assess the impact of offshore structures. The procurement process encourages participation through electronic submission, paving the way for efficient engagement between the Scottish Government and potential suppliers.

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Notice Title

Charter for Biological Sampling & Mooring Deployment

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 work will consist of one vessel charter trip 1-6 July 2025 plus 3 bad weather days (to 9th July). The Marine Directorate are leading a project titled ECOCHANGE (Ecosystem Consequences of Changes to Habitats and the implications for a Net Gain Energy approach). This project will examine potential changes to food web nutrient flows at offshore wind farm sites to determine the functional role of marine growth originating from hard structures associated with the development. Biological samples will be collected from across the foodweb (fish, invertebrates, plankton etc.) and analysed using Stable Isotope Analysis and Stomach Contents Analysis. All samples will be frozen as soon as possible after they are retrieved on deck and stored in a freezer on board.

Options: Extension available to 9 July 2025

Renewal: Option of extending by up to 3 further days if bad weather occurs.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801484
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533870
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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£35,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Jul 20257 months ago
Submission Deadline
19 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20258 months ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 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
Iain Miller
Contact Email
iain.miller@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 412425466

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

INTERMARA MARINE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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