Tender

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

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

16 Feb 2026 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, has initiated a tender process for a charter to perform an anglerfish survey in the North Sea, the West Coast of Scotland, and Rockall. This procurement is within the services category and is being executed using an open procedure, allowing for electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland portal. The contract, valued at £650,000, requires demersal trawlers over 25.9 metres in length and spans 32 days, commencing on 8th April 2026 from a northeastern Scottish port. Interested parties must submit bids by 12:00 on 2nd March 2026, with the award process beginning on the same day. The entire project is slated to conclude by 10th May 2026.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for companies operating within the fishing and maritime services industry, especially those with capabilities in handling large-scale survey operations. The requirement for specifically equipped vessels provides a specialised niche for businesses that meet this criterion, offering them a chance to expand their service offerings within public sector projects. Furthermore, companies that can demonstrate a strong track record in marine surveys or related activities will be particularly well-positioned to leverage this tender for strategic growth, both in terms of revenue and market credibility. The procurement calls for electronic submissions, encouraging participation from businesses across different geographies capable of delivering the project's logistical and technical requirements.

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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 (date to be confirmed) 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=FEB549585
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Apr 2026 - 10 May 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
February 2027

Notice Status

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

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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549585
    Charter for Anglerfish Survey North Sea, West Coast of Scotland & Rockall - 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.

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