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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting as the central purchasing body, successfully concluded a procurement process for a project titled "Charter for Ecochange for Biological Sampling at Offshore Wind Farms". This contract, located at various offshore wind farms off the east coast of Scotland, falls under the services category with a CPV classification of 73112000. The procurement was carried out as an open procedure, with the award phase concluded and the contract active as of 27 May 2026. The main task involves conducting specialized biological sampling surveys to remove and retain marine growth samples for analysis. The contract, valued at £188,630, was awarded to Intermara Marine, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), indicating an inclusive attempt to engage smaller businesses in governmental projects.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on marine services, particularly those capable of operating advanced vessels and providing experienced remotely operated vehicle (ROV) pilots for offshore applications. Companies that have the capacity to meet the requirements of operating within offshore wind farms, including vessels with experienced crews and ROV operations, will find this contract valuable for business growth and an opportunity to enhance their portfolios within the renewable energy and marine biology sectors. Engaging in such government contracts can also increase visibility and reputation for SMEs like Intermara Marine, offering them a platform to demonstrate their expertise on a national scale.

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Notice Title

Charter for Ecochange for Biological Sampling at Offshore Wind Farms

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invite a suitable vessel to carry out specialised biological sampling surveys at four offshore wind farms (OWFs) off the east coast of Scotland. The aim of this contract is to remove and retain marine growth samples from offshore wind farms for biological analysis.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invite a suitable vessel to carry out specialised biological sampling surveys at four offshore wind farms (OWFs) off the east coast of Scotland. The aim of this contract is to remove and retain marine growth samples from offshore wind farms for biological analysis. The two main elements of this tender are: 1)A suitable vessel (with skipper and crew qualified for operating in OWFs) 2)Experienced remotely operated vehicle (ROV) pilot(s) with suitable ROV/ROVs attachments or the ability to sub-contract a ROV for use on the vessel.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000825757
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556900
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
£200,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£188,630 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
16 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 May 20261 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

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Post Town
Edinburgh
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
TLM5 North Eastern 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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