---
title: "Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey in Northwest Ireland and West of Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000571198"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-04-23"
---

# Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey in Northwest Ireland and West of Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000571198

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is seeking tenders for the "Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey in Northwest Ireland and West of Scotland," focused on services in the marine research sector. This open procedure is currently active, with a tender submission deadline set for 11th February 2019. The project covers the delivery locations of Northwest Ireland and West of Scotland, specifically targeting pelagic vessels over 55 metres in length. This procurement follows a comprehensive procurement method, and the value of the associated contract is approximately £250,000. The successful bidder will be required to undertake an ichthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs in the specified regions.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in marine services, particularly those operating pelagic fishing vessels that meet the specified size requirements. Companies with expertise in marine research and surveying are ideal candidates to compete for this tender, given the nature of the work involved. Engaging in this project can enhance business growth by establishing or strengthening relationships within the public sector and expanding service offerings in marine ecology and environmental monitoring.

## Notice

Marine Scotland invites a tender from pelagic vessels of overall length greater than 55m to undertake an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs in the region of Northwest Ireland and West of Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland invites a tender from pelagic vessels of overall length greater than 55m to undertake an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs in the region of Northwest Ireland and West of Scotland.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352157 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 26 Feb 2019 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2019 - 31 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £277,900 |

## 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 | 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 | INTERFISH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 34512000 - Ships and similar vessels for the transport of persons or goods
- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 23 Apr 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352157
- 24 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342995

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342995&idx=3
  25th January 2019 - Amended charter terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342995&idx=1
  24th January 2019 - Charter Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN342995&idx=2
  24th January 2019 - Charter terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN342995
  Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey in Northwest Ireland and West of Scotland - Marine Scotland invites a tender from pelagic vessels of overall length greater than 55m to undertake an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs in the region of Northwest Ireland and West of Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352157
  Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey in Northwest Ireland and West of Scotland - Marine Scotland invites a tender from pelagic vessels of overall length greater than 55m to undertake an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs in the region of Northwest Ireland and West of Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000571198

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