--- title: "Charter for Blue Whiting Spawning Survey" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000708364" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000708364" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000708364.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000708364.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2022-09-29" --- # Charter for Blue Whiting Spawning Survey Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000708364 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000708364) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000708364.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has issued a tender titled "Charter for Blue Whiting Spawning Survey" in the services category for an acoustic survey for Blue Whiting. The procurement stage is currently active with a tender value of GBP 250,000. The tender deadline for submission is 13th October 2022. This opportunity is open to businesses with pelagic vessels over 60m in length. The survey will take place between 20th March and 10th April 2023, departing from a Scottish mainland port. This tender by the Scottish Government presents an opportunity for businesses operating pelagic vessels to undertake an acoustic survey for Blue Whiting. Vessels will navigate prescribed acoustic transects within specific geographic coordinates to gather data. Companies in the marine services industry with vessels meeting the specified requirements will find this tender suitable for expanding their business. Participation in this open procedure tender can lead to business growth and potential partnerships within the marine research sector. ## 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 10-15 days duration taking place between the 20 March and 10 April 2023, 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 10-15 days duration taking place between the 20 March and 10 April 2023, 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 order to facilitate the undertaking of this survey at the same time as the fishery, this quota can be traded between vessel. 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=SEP460259 | | 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 Sep 2022 | | Submission deadline | 13 Oct 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | August/September 2023 | ## 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 8EA | | 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 - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 29 Sep 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460259 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP460259&idx=1 29th September 2022 - Charter Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP460259&idx=2 29th September 2022 - Charter terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP460259 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 10-15 days duration taking place between the 20 March and 10 April 2023, 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-r6ebe6-0000708364 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=708364 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## 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-r6ebe6-0000708364. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000708364.json.