---
title: "Charter for Anglerfish Survey Rockall and Scottish West Coast"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000728477"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-06-26"
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# Charter for Anglerfish Survey Rockall and Scottish West Coast

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000728477

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for a charter to undertake a single trawl anglerfish survey of Rockall and the Scottish West Coast to Audacious BF83. The charter involves 14 days of fishing starting on 23rd April 2023 from a Scottish port, with fishing activities to be completed by 6th May 2023. The procurement process was conducted under an open procedure in the services category.

This tender for the anglerfish survey charter presents an opportunity for demersal trawlers of over 25.9 metres in length to participate. Businesses in the maritime industry specialising in trawling operations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The charter offers a clear timeframe and specific geographical areas for the fishing activities, providing a targeted business growth opportunity for eligible participants.

## Notice

Marine Scotland invites a tender from demersal trawlers of overall length greater than 25.9 metres to undertake a single trawl anglerfish survey of Rockall and Scottish West Coast. The charter will be of 14 days duration, starting 23rd April 2023 from a North or North West Scottish Port (at the discretion of overseeing scientist and master). The vessel will end the charter and land all catch in the port of departure on 6th May 2023. Fishing will be carried out in Rockall and Scottish West Coast as instructed by participating scientific staff.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland invites a tender from demersal trawlers of overall length greater than 25.9 metres to undertake a single trawl anglerfish survey of Rockall and Scottish West Coast. The charter will be of 14 days duration, starting 23rd April 2023 from a North or North West Scottish Port (at the discretion of overseeing scientist and master). The vessel will end the charter and land all catch in the port of departure on 6th May 2023. Fishing will be carried out in Rockall and Scottish West Coast as instructed by participating scientific staff. A purpose built monkfish trawl will be supplied but the vessel must supply all other towing gear such as warps, sweeps, trawl doors etc. All fishing gear belonging to the vessel is operated at the owner's risk. All details of the tenders received will be treated in strict confidence. The survey is scheduled to take 12 days at sea, sampling up to 6 hauls per day and travelling in the region of 1300 nm in total.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481957 |
| 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 | 26 Jun 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 14 Apr 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Apr 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Apr 2023 - 6 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £250,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £280,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AUDACIOUS BF83 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63726400 - Ship chartering services

## Release History

- 26 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481957
- 6 Apr 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475645

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR475645&idx=1
  6th April 2023 - Charter Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR475645&idx=2
  6th April 2023 - Charter terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR475645
  Charter for Anglerfish Survey Rockall and Scottish West Coast - Marine Scotland invites a tender from demersal trawlers of overall length greater than 25.9 metres to undertake a single trawl anglerfish survey of Rockall and Scottish West Coast. The charter will be of 14 days duration, starting 23rd April 2023 from a North or North West Scottish Port (at the discretion of overseeing scientist and master). The vessel will end the charter and land all catch in the port of departure on 6th May 2023. Fishing will be carried out in Rockall and Scottish West Coast as instructed by participating scientific staff.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481957
  Charter for Anglerfish Survey Rockall and Scottish West Coast - Marine Scotland invites a tender from demersal trawlers of overall length greater than 25.9 metres to undertake a single trawl anglerfish survey of Rockall and Scottish West Coast. The charter will be of 14 days duration, starting 23rd April 2023 from a North or North West Scottish Port (at the discretion of overseeing scientist and master). The vessel will end the charter and land all catch in the port of departure on 6th May 2023. Fishing will be carried out in Rockall and Scottish West Coast as instructed by participating scientific staff.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000728477

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