--- title: "Charter for Blue Whiting Spawning Survey" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000684587" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684587" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000684587.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000684587.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-02-24" --- # Charter for Blue Whiting Spawning Survey Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000684587 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684587) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000684587.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is currently conducting a tender for the "Charter for Blue Whiting Spawning Survey," aimed at marine services within the health and general public services sector. This procurement is taking place in Glasgow, with a focus on pelagic vessels longer than 60 metres to carry out an acoustic survey for Blue Whiting. The tender period for submissions commenced on 21st March 2022 and concludes at midday on 4th March 2022. The total value of the contract is £250,000 and will require the successful vessel to operate from a Scottish mainland port. This tender presents a lucrative opportunity for businesses specialising in marine and fishing services, particularly those with capabilities in acoustic survey techniques. Companies that possess relevant quotas and experience in conducting surveys in the specified geographic range, from the shelf edge to the 18°W longitude and between 51°N to 62°N latitude, would be well-suited to compete. Given the grant of scientific quota in exchange for survey time, vessels equipped to handle such arrangements can benefit significantly from this opportunity. ## 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 21 March and 4 April 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 21 March and 4 April 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. If the vessel lands more than the monetary value agreed, the excess must be covered by the vessel's own quota allocation. Bidding vessels must therefore have sufficient quota in the relevant area. In the event that the allocated blue whiting quota offered under this contract cannot be caught, a pro rata offer of mackerel will be made. The value of any uncaught blue whiting quota leased out by the successful vessel will be deducted from this calculation. If the vessel lands less than the value agreed no additional compensation will be offered. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441688 | | 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 | 24 Feb 2022 | | Submission deadline | 4 Mar 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 | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8LU | | 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 | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 24 Feb 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441688 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441688&idx=1 24th February 2022 - Charter Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB441688&idx=2 24th February 2022 - Charter terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB441688 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 21 March and 4 April 2022, The vessel must depart from a Scottish mainland port. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000684587 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=684587 - 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-r6ebe6-0000684587. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000684587.json.