--- title: "Charter for Blue Whiting Spawning Survey" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000678406" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000678406" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000678406.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000678406.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2021-12-29" --- # Charter for Blue Whiting Spawning Survey Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000678406 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000678406) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000678406.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is inviting tenders for the "Charter for Blue Whiting Spawning Survey," aimed at conducting an acoustic survey in the North Atlantic, specifically between 51°N to 62°N longitude and up to 18°W. This tender falls within the services industry and is currently at the Tender stage. The charter is scheduled for a duration of 15 days, with work expected to commence between 15 March and 20 April 2022. The deadline for bid submissions is set for 11 January 2022, with the vessel required to depart from a mainland Scottish port. This opportunity is particularly suited for businesses operating in maritime services, especially those with large pelagic vessels exceeding 60m in length. Companies involved in acoustic surveying, marine research, or conducting fishing-related services would greatly benefit from this contract. The open procurement method encourages competitive bids, allowing a diverse range of suppliers to participate and potentially expand their business ventures within the marine industry. ## Notice Marine Scotland invites a tender from pelagic vessels of overall length greater than 60m to undertake an acoustic survey for Blue Whiting commencing at the shelf edge out to a maximum of 18degW and between 51degN to 62degN. The vessel will complete prescribed acoustic transects within these boundaries. The charter will be of 15 days duration taking place between the 15 March and 20 April 2022 with dates to be confirmed in January 2022, The vessel must depart from a Scottish mainland port. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Marine Scotland invites a tender from pelagic vessels of overall length greater than 60m to undertake an acoustic survey for Blue Whiting commencing at the shelf edge out to a maximum of 18degW and between 51degN to 62degN. The vessel will complete prescribed acoustic transects within these boundaries. The charter will be of 15 days duration taking place between the 15 March and 20 April 2022 with dates to be confirmed in January 2022, The vessel must depart from a Scottish mainland port. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436800 | | 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 | 29 Dec 2021 | | Submission deadline | 11 Jan 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £240,000 | | 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 | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 63726400 - Ship chartering services - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 29 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436800 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436800&idx=2 29th December 2021 - Charter terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436800&idx=4 29th December 2021 - Charter terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436800&idx=1 29th December 2021 - Charter Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436800&idx=3 29th December 2021 - Charter Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436800 Charter for Blue Whiting Spawning Survey - Marine Scotland invites a tender from pelagic vessels of overall length greater than 60m to undertake an acoustic survey for Blue Whiting commencing at the shelf edge out to a maximum of 18degW and between 51degN to 62degN. The vessel will complete prescribed acoustic transects within these boundaries. The charter will be of 15 days duration taking place between the 15 March and 20 April 2022 with dates to be confirmed in January 2022, The vessel must depart from a Scottish mainland port. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000678406 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=678406 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000678406. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000678406.json.