--- title: "Charter for Blue Whiting Spawning Survey" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000680381" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680381" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000680381.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000680381.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-01-21" --- # Charter for Blue Whiting Spawning Survey Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000680381 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680381) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000680381.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently inviting tenders for the "Charter for Blue Whiting Spawning Survey," a contract valued at £250,000. This project falls under the services category, specifically focusing on social research related to marine sciences. The procurement process is at the Tender stage, with the submission deadline set for 15 February 2022 at 12:00 PM. The survey will take place from 15 March to 20 April 2022, with further details to be confirmed in January 2022. Bidders must ensure their vessels, which should be over 60 metres in length, are capable of operating from a Scottish mainland port and completing acoustic transects within specified geographical boundaries. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in marine services, especially those with experience in acoustic surveys and pelagic fishing. Companies capable of providing large-scale vessels for scientific research and familiar with fishing quotas could benefit substantially from this contract. The potential to earn Blue Whiting quota in exchange for survey time offers an added incentive, making this an attractive opportunity for businesses looking to expand their market presence in maritime and fisheries research sectors. ## 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. Scientific quota is being offered in exchange for a number of days survey time (maximum 16 days depending on the daily rate of charter). Blue Whiting quota is to be allocated on the value of the catch at the time of landing. The catch is to be taken as Blue whiting quota. This quota must be taken at the first opportunity of the Blue whiting fishery opening in March/April. ### 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. Scientific quota is being offered in exchange for a number of days survey time (maximum 16 days depending on the daily rate of charter). Blue Whiting quota is to be allocated on the value of the catch at the time of landing. The catch is to be taken as Blue whiting quota. This quota must be taken at the first opportunity of the Blue whiting fishery opening in March/April. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438286 | | 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 | 21 Jan 2022 | | Submission deadline | 15 Feb 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £250,000 | | 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 | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 21 Jan 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438286 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN438286&idx=1 21st January 2022 - Charter Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN438286&idx=2 21st January 2022 - Charter terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN438286 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. Scientific quota is being offered in exchange for a number of days survey time (maximum 16 days depending on the daily rate of charter). Blue Whiting quota is to be allocated on the value of the catch at the time of landing. The catch is to be taken as Blue whiting quota. This quota must be taken at the first opportunity of the Blue whiting fishery opening in March/April. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000680381 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=680381 - 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-r6ebe6-0000680381. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000680381.json.