---
title: "Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey Rockall Bank, Rockall Trough"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000571220"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-04-23"
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# Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey Rockall Bank, Rockall Trough

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000571220

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government inviting tenders for the "Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey Rockall Bank, Rockall Trough" project. This tender is designed for pelagic vessels over 55 metres and entails conducting an ichthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs in the Rockall Bank and Trough regions, as well as Rosemary Bank and Northwest Scotland. The procurement method is open, and tenders must be submitted electronically. The deadline for submission is set for 11th February 2019, with an award period commencing on the same date. The value of the contract awarded to Interfish Limited was £277,900, with an active status as of 26th February 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the maritime and fisheries sectors, particularly those operating large pelagic vessels. Companies with expertise in surveying marine life, data collection, and environmental research would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging in this tender not only allows businesses to collaborate with the Scottish Government but also positions them to contribute to important marine conservation efforts, thus paving the way for further partnerships and contracts in similar fields.

## 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 Rockall Bank/Rockall Trough, Rosemary Bank and NW 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 Rockall Bank/Rockall Trough, Rosemary Bank and NW Scotland

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352158 |
| 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 | 16 Apr 2019 - 29 Apr 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=APR352158
- 24 Jan 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343012

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343012&idx=3
  25th January 2019 - Amended charter terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343012&idx=1
  24th January 2019 - Charter Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN343012&idx=2
  24th January 2019 - Charter terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN343012
  Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey Rockall Bank, Rockall Trough - 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 Rockall Bank/Rockall Trough, Rosemary Bank and NW Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352158
  Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey Rockall Bank, Rockall Trough - 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 Rockall Bank/Rockall Trough, Rosemary Bank and NW 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-r6ebe6-0000571220

## Provenance

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