--- title: "Recovery and Search for Casualties on Vessel" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000545101" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000545101" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000545101.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000545101.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2018-06-08" --- # Recovery and Search for Casualties on Vessel Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000545101 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000545101) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000545101.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is seeking bids for the recovery and search for human casualties from the Fishing Vessel Nancy Glen, which tragically capsized in Loch Fyne, Scotland. This procurement process is classified under the services category and is currently in the award stage, following a limited procurement method that allows for direct negotiation due to extreme urgency. The date the contract was signed was 15th May 2018, and the contracting authority is located at Victoria Quay, Leith, Edinburgh, EH6 6QQ. Interested parties can contact the Scottish Government via email at tony.aitken@gov.scot or by telephone at +44 1312448156. This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses in the marine recovery and salvage industry, particularly those with the capability to conduct sensitive operations under time constraints. With the urgency stemming from the tragic circumstances of the capsizing, firms equipped with the appropriate resources and expertise may find themselves well-positioned to compete in this uniquely challenging situation. Companies with experience in emergency response, marine diving operations, and casualty recovery are particularly suited to pursue this contract. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers wishes to seek a bid for the recovery, search for human casualties and removal to land of the Fishing Vessel Nancy Glen. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers wishes to seek a bid for the recovery, search for human casualties and removal to land of the Fishing Vessel Nancy Glen. ### Procurement Information On 18th January 2018, the Fishing Vessel Nancy Glen capsized and sank in Loch Fyne, Tarbert just outside its home port with the loss of two crew members. The vessel sank to a depth of 140m. Following the investigation of the accident by the authorities, the families of the bereaved crew approached the Scottish Ministers to recover the casualties. Due to the exceptional circumstances of the vessel having capsized within physical view of its home port, the Scottish Ministers agreed to assist in this matter. Due to the concerns of the casualties being washed away by the tidal movement or being eroded by the water and marine life, there was an extreme urgency to act quickly to ensure the recovery was done successfully. In accordance with the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, Reg 33(1)(C) which allows for contracts to be awarded without a call for competition in circumstances where there are reasons of extreme urgency brought about by events unforseeable by the Contracting Authority with the consequence that normal timelimits for competitive tendering cannot be complied with, the Scottish Ministers undertook a negotiated procedure without prior publication. A contract was awarded to Keynvor Morlift Limited who were on site with equipment to assist with the accident investigations. They were best placed to recover the vessel and casualties within the quickest period. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321617 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Limited | | Procurement method details | Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 May 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## 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 | TLM83 Inverclyde, East Renfrewshire, and Renfrewshire | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 63725000 - Salvage and refloating services ## Release History - 8 Jun 2018 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321617 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN321617 Recovery and Search for Casualties on Vessel - The Scottish Ministers wishes to seek a bid for the recovery, search for human casualties and removal to land of the Fishing Vessel Nancy Glen. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000545101 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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