---
title: "Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey in Northwest Ireland and West of Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000678427"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2022-04-15"
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# Charter for Mackerel Egg Survey in Northwest Ireland and West of Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000678427

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## Summary

The procurement process is conducted by the Scottish Government, aiming to charter vessels for a Mackerel Egg Survey in Northwest Ireland and Western Scotland. The tender, which is currently active, involves an overall length for pelagic vessels of greater than 60 metres and has a duration of 16 days beginning on 12th April 2022, departing from Ullapool, with offloading in Peterhead. The tender submission deadline is set for 17th January 2022, under an open procurement method.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses, particularly SMEs within the maritime and fisheries sectors, to engage in scientific research activities. Companies that possess appropriate pelagic vessels and expertise in ichthyoplankton surveys are well-suited to compete. The provision of mackerel quota in exchange for survey time further highlights the potential benefits for those involved in fishing, research, or environmental monitoring activities.

## Notice

Marine Scotland invites a tender from pelagic vessels of overall length greater than 60m to undertake an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs within the region of NW Ireland, W and NW Scotland. The charter will be of 16 days duration and start on the 12th April 2022, departing from Ullapool. Offloading will provisionally be undertaken from Peterhead upon completion of the survey. Transit time to the survey start point/end point is approximately an 8 hour and a 12 hour steam from each of the respective ports. Scientific quota is being offered in exchange for a number of days survey time (maximum 16 days depending on the daily rate of charter). Mackerel quota is to be allocated on the value of the catch at the time of landing. The catch is to be taken as western mackerel quota. This quota must be taken at the first opportunity of the mackerel fishery opening in September 2022.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland invites a tender from pelagic vessels of overall length greater than 60m to undertake an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs within the region of NW Ireland, W and NW Scotland. The charter will be of 16 days duration and start on the 12th April 2022, departing from Ullapool. Offloading will provisionally be undertaken from Peterhead upon completion of the survey. Transit time to the survey start point/end point is approximately an 8 hour and a 12 hour steam from each of the respective ports. Scientific quota is being offered in exchange for a number of days survey time (maximum 16 days depending on the daily rate of charter). Mackerel quota is to be allocated on the value of the catch at the time of landing. The catch is to be taken as western mackerel quota. This quota must be taken at the first opportunity of the mackerel fishery opening in September 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446234 |
| 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 | 15 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Jan 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 12 Apr 2022 |
| Contract period | 12 Apr 2022 - 27 Apr 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £320,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £445,798 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERFISH |

## 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
- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446234
- 29 Dec 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436813

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436813&idx=1
  29th December 2021 - Charter Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC436813&idx=2
  29th December 2021 - Charter terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC436813
  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 60m to undertake an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs within the region of NW Ireland, W and NW Scotland. The charter will be of 16 days duration and start on the 12th April 2022, departing from Ullapool. Offloading will provisionally be undertaken from Peterhead upon completion of the survey. Transit time to the survey start point/end point is approximately an 8 hour and a 12 hour steam from each of the respective ports. Scientific quota is being offered in exchange for a number of days survey time (maximum 16 days depending on the daily rate of charter). Mackerel quota is to be allocated on the value of the catch at the time of landing. The catch is to be taken as western mackerel quota. This quota must be taken at the first opportunity of the mackerel fishery opening in September 2022.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446234
  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 60m to undertake an icthyoplankton survey for mackerel eggs within the region of NW Ireland, W and NW Scotland. The charter will be of 16 days duration and start on the 12th April 2022, departing from Ullapool. Offloading will provisionally be undertaken from Peterhead upon completion of the survey. Transit time to the survey start point/end point is approximately an 8 hour and a 12 hour steam from each of the respective ports. Scientific quota is being offered in exchange for a number of days survey time (maximum 16 days depending on the daily rate of charter). Mackerel quota is to be allocated on the value of the catch at the time of landing. The catch is to be taken as western mackerel quota. This quota must be taken at the first opportunity of the mackerel fishery opening in September 2022.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000678427

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