Award

Award of 0425H - Charter for Acoustics Telemetry Mooring Recovery

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

20 Aug 2025 at 16:05

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has concluded the award stage of a procurement process for vessel charter services, specifically titled "Award of 0425H - Charter for Acoustics Telemetry Mooring Recovery." This service falls under the industry category of ship chartering services, with its focal operations set in the Inner Moray Firth. The procurement, managed by the Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government, involves the retrieval of scientific equipment scheduled for 12 August 2025. The contract, signed on 8 November 2025, underscores the active stage of the procurement. This tender called for specialized services in the category of acoustic monitoring equipment recovery, and the contract amount is valued at £5,377.70.

The contracting process presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in maritime services, specifically those with capabilities in vessel chartering and acoustic equipment recovery. Companies like Moray Marine Solutions LTD, the successful supplier, demonstrate the niche expertise required to fulfill such contracts. This tender highlights opportunities for businesses equipped to offer precise and technical maritime operations, especially within the environmental or scientific sectors, to engage with public procurement processes for growth and market expansion. Engaging with such tenders allows businesses to leverage their unique maritime capabilities in partnership with governmental bodies focused on scientific and environmental data collection.

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Notice Title

Award of 0425H - Charter for Acoustics Telemetry Mooring Recovery

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invite tenders to provide vessel charter services for the retrieval of scientific equipment in Scottish waters. The Scottish Government Marine Directorate - Science, Evidence, Digital and Data (MD-SEDD) (formerly Marine Scotland Science) portfolio are seeking tenders from work boats to undertake recovery of acoustic monitoring equipment.The tender will be for one mooring servicing trip on 12 August 2025. The work will involve retrieving underwater acoustic telemetry moorings equipment within the Inner Moray Firth.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000806862
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537381
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services


CPV Codes

63726400 - Ship chartering services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£5,377 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Additional Buyers

FALKIRK COUNCIL

FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND

NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE

PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL

REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND

SOCIAL SECURITY SCOTLAND

UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE

Contact Name
Capital Projects, Corporate Procurement Unit, Finance and Corporate, Procurement, Property Services
Contact Email
anna.sanina@strath.ac.uk, cpu@falkirk.gov.uk, john.stevenson3@nhs.scot, ranjit.bhatti@ros.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1314793610, +44 1324506070, +44 1412015388, +44 1412425913, +44 1738475000, +44 3000676000, +44 412425466, +44 7811592949

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH8 7AU
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM03 Angus and Dundee City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Dundee City
Electoral Ward
Maryfield
Westminster Constituency
Dundee Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
20
Supplier Names

BREWSTER BROTHERS

CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH

GLOBAL HSE SOLUTIONS

HARPER MACLEOD

HARVEY NASH

HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT

HOLMES MILLER

HYPOSTYLE DESIGNS

KNOXFIELD ESTATE SERVICES

LAND USE CONSULTANTS

LUCE BAY PLANT HIRE

MORAY MARINE SOLUTIONS

MPHASIS

POWATEC

SANDERSON GOVERNMENT AND DEFENCE

SPINWELL GLOBAL

STORRIER & DONALDSON

THE LINES BETWEEN

VENESKY BROWN

WYLIE SHANKS ARCHITECTS

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