---
title: "Award of Pelagic Survey Trawl - MS-P-0278"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000748766"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-07-29"
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# Award of Pelagic Survey Trawl - MS-P-0278

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000748766

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract titled "Award of Pelagic Survey Trawl - MS-P-0278" under the goods category. This seeks the procurement of a new pelagic survey trawl (designated PT160) for annual surveys covering the North Sea, Eastern Atlantic and Rockall, conducted on the research vessel MRV Scotia. The procurement process, which is now in the Award stage, used a direct procurement method without competitive bidding. The contract was finalized on 29th July 2024, following the tender period which ended on 2nd January 2024. The procurement falls under the classifications of Ships, Survey Vessels, and Survey Services.

This tender creates significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine equipment and survey services. With a contract valued at £27,250, suppliers, particularly those capable of providing specialised maritime survey equipment like Jackson Trawls Ltd, the awarded supplier, can benefit from this deal. Businesses equipped with advanced maritime technology and expertise in manufacturing specialised trawls or survey equipment would be well-suited to compete in similar future opportunities offered by public authorities like the Scottish Government.

## Notice

The Marine Directorate invites bids to supply a new pelagic survey trawl (designated PT160) to undertake annual pelagic surveys covering the North Sea, Eastern Atlantic and Rockall on research vessel MRV Scotia.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510870 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| 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 | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £27,250 |
| 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 | MORAY COUNCIL; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Moray |
| Electoral ward | Elgin City North |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 11 |
| Supplier names | ABPMER; CYRENIANS; DTN; EXAIL; HARVEY NASH; JACKSON TRAWLS; LANGUAGE EMPIRE; LORIEN RESOURCING; MORGERE; PAT MUNRO (ALNESS; VENESKY BROWN |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 34510000 - Ships
- 34513550 - Survey vessels
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 29 Jul 2024 at 16:55 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510870

## Notice URLs

- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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