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title: "Award of 0423H - Charter for Live fish capture of cod for FISP CodSELect aquarium trials"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000723147"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-04-15"
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# Award of 0423H - Charter for Live fish capture of cod for FISP CodSELect aquarium trials

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000723147

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## Summary

The procurement process for the award of 0423H - Charter for Live fish capture of cod for FISP CodSELect aquarium trials was initiated by the Scottish Government. The tender falls under the services category and was awarded directly to Stonehaven Shellfish & Boat trips. The procurement method was non-competitive. The tender period ran from 7th March 2023 to 31st March 2023. The successful contract worth 4950.0 GBP was signed on 6th March 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in ship chartering services to engage in live fish collection activities for behavioural studies related to the CodSELect project. Businesses experienced in marine activities and behavioural studies would find this tender well-suited for growth opportunities. The location of activity is Stonehaven Harbour, offering a niche market for vessel operations in the area. Interested businesses should consider the specific requirements of the tender and the potential for ongoing collaborations with Marine Scotland Sciences.

## Notice

Marine Scotland invites tenders from suitable vessels to undertake live fish collection of cod when caught as bycatch from creels. The fish will be used in behavioural studies within Marine Scotland Sciences (MSS) Fish Behaviour Unit (FBU) as part of the CodSELect project funded through the Fisheries Industry Science Partnership (FISP) scheme. The CodSELect project aims to use artificial light to improve cod selectivity in North Sea Nephrops trawl gear and intends to carry out a number of aquarium behaviour trials to support this. Vessels must embark and disembark at Stonehaven Harbour. A derogation must be in place to enable the vessel to collect the cod.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476354 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | The contract is awarded to a single supplier without competition. |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 15 Apr 2023 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £4,950 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | ABERDEEN CITY COUNCIL; EAST DUNBARTONSHIRE COUNCIL; EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; THE HIGHLAND COUNCIL; THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE; WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | GOLSPIE |
| Post town | Kirkwall |
| Postcode | KW10 6UB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | Midlothian |
| Electoral ward | Dalkeith |
| Westminster constituency | Midlothian |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 31 |
| Supplier names | ABBEYFIELD KIRKCALDY SOCIETY; ABPMER; AECOM; ARTSCAPE GARDENS; BRITISH ASSOCIATION OF SOCIAL WORKERS; CARNEGIE CARE; COMMISSUM; CSI MANUFACTURING; DEREK BROWN FORESTRY & GARDENING CONTRACTOR; DFFC; DUNCAN WEMYSS; EJ PARKER TECHNICAL SERVICES (SCOTLAND NORTH; EKOS; ELECTRIFY MARKETING & COMMUNICATIONS; ERNST & YOUNG LLP (EY; GALLIFORD TRY CONSTRUCTION LTD T/A MORRISON CONSTRUCTION NORTH EAST; GAS CALL SERVICES; HARVEY NASH; KC SCAFFOLDING; KHIPU NETWORKS; KILO MARINE ELECTRONICS; MOTT MACDONALD; PROCAST BUILDING CONTRACTORS; SKW CONSTRUCTION; SMART TRAVEL; SMITH AND SONS COACHES; STONEHAVEN SHELLFISH & BOAT TRIPS; SYSTRA; THE GATE WORLDWIDE; THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services

### Codes

- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 15 Apr 2023 at 21:34 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR476354

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.aberdeencity.gov.uk
- http://www.eastdunbarton.gov.uk
- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.fife.gov.uk
- http://www.highland.gov.uk/
- http://www.hutton.ac.uk
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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