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title: "Charter for Remote Video Sampling and Surveys of Skate Nursery Grounds, Loch Sunart to Sound of Jura"
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current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-08-10"
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# Charter for Remote Video Sampling and Surveys of Skate Nursery Grounds, Loch Sunart to Sound of Jura

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000553502

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is orchestrating an open tender for the project titled "Charter for Remote Video Sampling and Surveys of Skate Nursery Grounds, Loch Sunart to Sound of Jura". This procurement falls under the services category and aims to conduct drop down video (DDV) surveys of seabed habitats in the Sound of Mull and potential nursery grounds for flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius). The tender is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline set for 29th August 2018. The location for the delivery of services is primarily in the Sound of Mull, with a total contract value of £10,000. Interested parties are required to submit their proposals electronically via the specified website.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine services, particularly those equipped with suitable vessels for conducting underwater video surveys. Companies with expertise in marine environmental assessments or those that offer technical support for aquatic surveys are well-positioned to compete for this contract. The involvement of the Scottish Government also signals a commitment to public sector projects, and businesses should aim to showcase their experience and knowledge of relevant regulations and practices to enhance their proposals.

## Notice

Marine Scotland invites a tender from suitable vessels to undertake drop down video (DDV) surveys of seabed habitats in the Sound of Mull and adjacent areas, and to survey potential nursery ground for flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland invites a tender from suitable vessels to undertake drop down video (DDV) surveys of seabed habitats in the Sound of Mull and adjacent areas, and to survey potential nursery ground for flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327790 |
| 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 |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 10 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2018 - 5 Oct 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 10 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327790

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327790&idx=1
  10th August 2018 - Charter Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327790&idx=2
  10th August 2018 - Charter terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327790
  Charter for Remote Video Sampling and Surveys of Skate Nursery Grounds, Loch Sunart to Sound of Jura - Marine Scotland invites a tender from suitable vessels to undertake drop down video (DDV) surveys of seabed habitats in the Sound of Mull and adjacent areas, and to survey potential nursery ground for flapper skate (Dipturus intermedius).

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000553502
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=553502
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