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title: "Charter for Assessing the potential for a demersal whitefish trap fishery to the West of Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000573320"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2019-06-04"
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# Charter for Assessing the potential for a demersal whitefish trap fishery to the West of Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000573320

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a public procurement process titled "Charter for Assessing the potential for a demersal whitefish trap fishery to the West of Scotland." The project is classified under services, specifically targeting the fishing industry. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with a closing deadline for submissions set for February 22, 2019, at 12:00 PM. The services will be delivered in the Windsock area and non-trawlable grounds to the west of Scotland. This open procedure invites bidders to participate electronically, reflecting the transparency and accessibility of the process.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses, particularly those engaged in marine services and fisheries. Companies with expertise in fish trap deployment and environmental management will find this contract well-suited to their capabilities. The estimated contract value is £60,000 GBP, and given the nature of the work, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with the necessary vessel and technical skills stand to benefit significantly from participating in this procurement process.

## Notice

Marine Scotland invites a tender from suitable vessels to undertake fish trap deployments at various depths and locations, in and out of Windsock area and commercial areas to the west of Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland invites a tender from suitable vessels to undertake fish trap deployments at various depths and locations, in and out of Windsock area and commercial areas to the 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=JUN355947 |
| 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 | 4 Jun 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Feb 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £60,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,000 |

## 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 | EH11 3XD |
| 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 | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THE DON FISHING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 4 Jun 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355947
- 11 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344848

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344848&idx=1
  11th February 2019 - Charter Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB344848&idx=2
  11th February 2019 - Charter terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344848
  Charter for Assessing the potential for a demersal whitefish trap fishery to the West of Scotland - Marine Scotland invites a tender from suitable vessels to undertake fish trap deployments at various depths and locations, in and out of Windsock area and commercial areas to the west of Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN355947
  Charter for Assessing the potential for a demersal whitefish trap fishery to the West of Scotland - Marine Scotland invites a tender from suitable vessels to undertake fish trap deployments at various depths and locations, in and out of Windsock area and commercial areas to the west of Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000573320

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