---
title: "Charter for Herring Acoustic Survey Precision Enhancement Project"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000497662"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2017-06-28"
---

# Charter for Herring Acoustic Survey Precision Enhancement Project

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000497662

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a tender for the "Charter for Herring Acoustic Survey Precision Enhancement Project," aimed at chartering a vessel for a survey in the North of Scotland over a duration of 10 to 12 days. This project is currently at the active stage, with a tender submission deadline set for 14 June 2017. Bids can be submitted electronically, and the total estimated value for this service procurement is £210,000. Key contact for the tender is Bob McLeod, reachable at +44 1224876544.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the maritime and scientific services sectors. Companies specialising in vessel chartering, marine surveying, and acoustic technologies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method encourages a broad range of suppliers to participate, fostering a competitive environment that can stimulate business growth within the marine industry.

## Notice

Marine Scotland wishes to charter a vessel to undertake a herring acoustic survey for a period of 10 to 12 days by using Scientific Quota in the North of Scotland; in the area bounded by 57deg 30'N to 62degN and 08degW to 2degE.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland wishes to charter a vessel to undertake a herring acoustic survey for a period of 10 to 12 days by using Scientific Quota in the North of Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287622 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 28 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Annual survey done every June. |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £210,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £240,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SUNBEAM FISHING (FRASERBURGH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 28 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287622
- 30 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284437

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284437&idx=1
  30th May 2017 - Charter Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY284437&idx=2
  30th May 2017 - Terms and Conditions of Charter
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY284437
  Charter for Herring Acoustic Survey Precision Enhancement Project - Marine Scotland wishes to charter a vessel to undertake a herring acoustic survey for a period of 10 to 12 days by using Scientific Quota in the North of Scotland; in the area bounded by 57deg 30'N to 62degN and 08degW to 2degE.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN287622
  Charter for Herring Acoustic Survey Precision Enhancement Project - Marine Scotland wishes to charter a vessel to undertake a herring acoustic survey for a period of 10 to 12 days by using Scientific Quota in the North of Scotland; in the area bounded by 57deg 30'N to 62degN and 08degW to 2degE.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000497662

## Provenance

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