D3 Tenders | Charter for Fish Tracking Mooring Recoveries

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Notice Title

Charter for Fish Tracking Mooring Recoveries

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers invite tenders to provide vessel charter services for the retrieval of scientific equipment in Scottish waters on behalf of The Marine Directorate - Science, Evidence, Digital and Data (MD-SEDD) portfolio.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invite tenders to provide vessel charter services for the retrieval of scientific equipment in Scottish waters on behalf of The Marine Directorate - Science, Evidence, Digital and Data (MD-SEDD) portfolio. The tender will be for one recovery trip between 17th August 2026 and 05th September 2026 plus 3 additional days in case of bad weather (to 8th September). These dates are flexible and can be finalised at the contract award stage although they will need to be close to the before mentioned dates. The work will involve retrieving underwater fish tracking equipment, which may include cetacean echolocation detectors.

Renewal: An optional 3 days has been set aside for weather issues.

Notice Details

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000833115
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY556736
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: £90,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: Not specified
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 28 May 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline: 12 Jun 20261 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 17 Aug 2026 - 5 Sep 2026 30 days
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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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: 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: TLM5 North Eastern 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=MAY556736
Charter for Fish Tracking Mooring Recoveries - The Scottish Ministers invite tenders to provide vessel charter services for the retrieval of scientific equipment in Scottish waters on behalf of The Marine Directorate - Science, Evidence, Digital and Data (MD-SEDD) portfolio.

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