---
title: "Vessel charter for drop-down video survey, Inner Sound of Skye"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000658357"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2021-10-06"
---

# Vessel charter for drop-down video survey, Inner Sound of Skye

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000658357

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Scottish Natural Heritage, based in Inverness, which initiated a tender for the "Vessel charter for drop-down video survey, Inner Sound of Skye." This contract falls under the environmental protection sector and was initiated in June 2021. The procurement method is open, with a submission deadline of 12:00 noon on 9 July 2021, and involves a charter of a vessel to conduct specific survey work in the Inner Sound of Skye, covering areas such as Scalpay and Longay. The estimated contract value is below £50,000, categorising it as a non-regulated procurement.

This tender presents an opportunity for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in marine services and environmental research to engage in government contracts. Businesses specialising in vessel charters, marine survey work, and those capable of offering ecological consultancy services would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to enhance understanding of marine habitats, making it particularly relevant for companies focused on environmental sustainability and research in aquatic environments.

## Notice

NatureScot wish to charter a vessel able to undertake drop-down video (DDV) survey work within the Inner Sound of Skye around Scalpay, Longay, Pabay, the Crowlin Islands and to the north of Applecross off Lonbain and Cuaig. The aims of the survey are to ascertain the distribution of flapper skate egg-laying habitat around the Red Rocks and Longay MPA and to improve understanding of the distribution of seabed habitats in adjacent areas. Full details are contained within the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Notice.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot wish to charter a vessel able to undertake drop-down video (DDV) survey work within the Inner Sound of Skye around Scalpay, Longay, Pabay, the Crowlin Islands and to the north of Applecross off Lonbain and Cuaig. The aims of the survey are to ascertain the distribution of flapper skate egg-laying habitat around the Red Rocks and Longay MPA and to improve understanding of the distribution of seabed habitats in adjacent areas. Full details are contained within the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Notice.. Please note that the value of this contract opportunity is below GBP50,000 and so this is not a 'regulated procurement'. The PCS portal is being used only to potentially reach a wider field of interested parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429699 |
| 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 | 6 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jul 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Oct 2021 |
| Contract period | 29 Jul 2021 - 7 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £11,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FV LADY NICOLA |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 6 Oct 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429699
- 24 Jun 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419247

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN419247&idx=1
  24th June 2021 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN419247
  Vessel charter for drop-down video survey, Inner Sound of Skye - NatureScot wish to charter a vessel able to undertake drop-down video (DDV) survey work within the Inner Sound of Skye around Scalpay, Longay, Pabay, the Crowlin Islands and to the north of Applecross off Lonbain and Cuaig. The aims of the survey are to ascertain the distribution of flapper skate egg-laying habitat around the Red Rocks and Longay MPA and to improve understanding of the distribution of seabed habitats in adjacent areas. Full details are contained within the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Notice.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT429699
  Vessel charter for drop-down video survey, Inner Sound of Skye - NatureScot wish to charter a vessel able to undertake drop-down video (DDV) survey work within the Inner Sound of Skye around Scalpay, Longay, Pabay, the Crowlin Islands and to the north of Applecross off Lonbain and Cuaig. The aims of the survey are to ascertain the distribution of flapper skate egg-laying habitat around the Red Rocks and Longay MPA and to improve understanding of the distribution of seabed habitats in adjacent areas. Full details are contained within the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Notice.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000658357

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