Charter for Anglerfish Survey North Sea, West Coast of Scotland & Rockall

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, has conducted a public procurement process for a service contract titled "Charter for Anglerfish Survey North Sea, West Coast of Scotland & Rockall." The project involves a demersal trawler survey scheduled to last for 32 days across the North Sea, West Coast of Scotland, and Rockall, specifically targeting ICES areas IVa, VIa, and VIb. The procurement process, managed under an open procedure, was initiated to support general public services within the marine industry category. The contract was awarded on 8th April 2026 for £736,000, reflecting significant collaboration efforts in marine research. The entire procurement process was facilitated electronically, with proposals being submitted and evaluated accordingly.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses that operate large demersal trawlers, specifically those longer than 25.9 metres. Such businesses, particularly SMEs with experience in marine surveys, will find this an auspicious opportunity to secure high-value government contracts and bolster their visibility. The procurement invites companies to showcase their capabilities in maritime research and contributing to national marine projects. With the procurement process complete, the awarded contractor, Audacious BF83, can now proceed with the scheduled survey work, potentially leading to further government collaboration and enhanced business growth prospects in subsequent tenders.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Charter for Anglerfish Survey North Sea, West Coast of Scotland & Rockall

Notice Description

The Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government invites a tender from demersal trawlers of overall length greater than 25.9 metres to undertake a single trawl anglerfish survey in the North Sea ,West of Scotland and Rockall, ICES areas IVa and VIa and VIb.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government invites a tender from demersal trawlers of overall length greater than 25.9 metres to undertake a single trawl anglerfish survey in the North Sea ,West of Scotland and Rockall, ICES areas IVa and VIa and VIb. The charter will be for 32 days duration, starting on the 08 April 2026 at 12:00 from a Northeast Scottish Port at the discretion of overseeing scientist. The charter duration will be for 32 days following the scheduled start date. The vessel will end the charter and land the catch in the port of departure 32 days following the start date, with all scientific equipment and staff unloaded by 12:00 on the disembarkment day. During the charter the vessel will be able to undertake port calls to land the catch as coordinated by the overseeing scientist and vessel master.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000823703
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555111
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£650,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£736,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 May 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Apr 20262 months ago
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 10 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
February 2027

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
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

AUDACIOUS BF83

Further Information

Notice Documents

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