---
title: "Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000524403"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-04-19"
---

# Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000524403

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking tenders for the "Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey," aimed at conducting an ichthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs in the Rockall/Hatton Bank and South Iceland Basin areas. This procurement is classified under services and follows an open procedure, where pelagic fishing vessels of over 60m in length are invited to bid. The tender period concluded on 26 January 2018, and the contract value is estimated at £244,000. The delivery location is in the South Iceland Basin.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for growth for businesses specialising in commercial fishing and marine services, particularly those operating larger pelagic vessels. Companies that are capable of conducting marine surveys and are compliant with the criteria outlined in the tender document, such as having qualified pelagic fishermen, will be well-positioned to compete effectively for this contract.

## Notice

Marine Scotland invites a tender from pelagic fishing vessels of overall length greater than 60m to undertake an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs in the in the area of Rockall/Hatton Bank and South Iceland Basin.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland invites a tender from pelagic fishing vessels of overall length greater than 60m to undertake an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs in the in the area of Rockall/Hatton Bank and South Iceland Basin.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317099 |
| 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 | 19 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Mar 2018 |
| Contract period | 22 May 2018 - 6 Jun 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £240,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £244,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERFISH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 34513100 - Fishing vessels
- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 19 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317099
- 29 Dec 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305367

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305367&idx=2
  29th December 2017 - Charter terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC305367&idx=1
  29th December 2017 - Charter Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC305367
  Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey - Marine Scotland invites a tender from pelagic fishing vessels of overall length greater than 60m to undertake an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs in the in the area of Rockall/Hatton Bank and South Iceland Basin.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317099
  Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey - Marine Scotland invites a tender from pelagic fishing vessels of overall length greater than 60m to undertake an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs in the in the area of Rockall/Hatton Bank and South Iceland Basin.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publicontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000524403

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