--- title: "SMRU: Ship for survey of cetaceans during summer 2024 as part of the SCANS-IV Project" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000755801" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755801" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000755801.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000755801.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS" published: "2024-01-26" --- # SMRU: Ship for survey of cetaceans during summer 2024 as part of the SCANS-IV Project Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000755801 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755801) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000755801.json) ## Summary The University of St Andrews is seeking a survey vessel for the SCANS-IV Project to conduct a cetaceans survey in summer 2024. The tender, titled "SMRU: Ship for survey of cetaceans during summer 2024," has a total value of £200,000. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender deadline set for February 28, 2024. The survey requires a vessel to operate mainly in the UK waters, with specific requirements for safety, endurance, speed, accommodations, and observation platforms. This opportunity, offered by the University of St Andrews, caters to businesses capable of providing survey vessels and associated services for cetaceans studies. Companies skilled in marine services, vessel operations, and marine research equipment are well-suited to compete. The tender process is currently at the active stage, presenting a chance for businesses to engage with the University for potential contracts in marine research and surveying services. ## Notice The University has a requirement for a survey vessel for a minimum of 18 days and a maximum of 24 days during summer 2024. The survey will take place within the period 20 June to 31 August 2024. The first 2-3 days will be spent setting up equipment onboard and training the survey personnel. The ship will be in port for part of this period. The final day of the charter will be used for disembarkation / demobilisation. The ship will stay at sea for multiple days (it will not return nightly to port) and must be operational during weekdays and weekends. Surveying will take place throughout daylight hours when weather permits. Dates of the survey are fixed, and alternative dates will not be considered. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Ship Requirements The University of St Andrews is required to carry out a shipboard survey during summer 2024 to collect visual and acoustic data on porpoises, dolphins and whales (cetaceans) to estimate population sizes. The survey area includes waters to the west of Scotland. The University's Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) is coordinating the project and the survey. Schedule The University has a requirement for a survey vessel for a minimum of 18 days and a maximum of 24 days during summer 2024. The survey will take place within the period 20 June to 31 August 2024. The first 2-3 days will be spent setting up equipment onboard and training the survey personnel. The ship will be in port for part of this period. The final day of the charter will be used for disembarkation / demobilisation. The ship will stay at sea for multiple days (it will not return nightly to port) and must be operational during weekdays and weekends. Surveying will take place throughout daylight hours when weather permits. Dates of the survey are fixed, and alternative dates will not be considered. Ship Requirements The ship must be certified to operate within the UK 200 nautical mile EEZ (offshore as well as inshore areas) and meet all required safety standards. Ship personnel will be expected to brief all scientists on the safety equipment, muster points and all other emergency procedures prior to departing port. The ship should have a minimum at-sea endurance of 15 days. Ships which do not meet this requirement will not be considered. Standard cruise speed should be no less than 10 knots. The draft of the ship should allow reasonable stability when at sea. Accommodation is required for at least 8 and up to 10 scientists in shared/single cabins. Whilst onboard, meals for all scientists will be provided including special diets (vegetarian) if requested in advance. Scientists will have access to ships facilities, such as a laundry. Two separate observation platforms are required on the ship. Please see ITT for full details.. All tenders for the University of St Andrews are administered through our eTendering System (InTend).To Express an Interest please go to our tender website at https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews Please note that 'Notes of Interest' placed via PCS (Public Contracts Scotland) are not automatically accepted Renewal: All as detailed in tender documents. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497346 | | Notice type | OJEU - F2 - 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 | 26 Jan 2024 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | £200,000 | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS | | Locality | GUARDBRIDGE | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY16 0US | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead | | Westminster constituency | North East Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 34 - Transport equipment and auxiliary products to transportation - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services ### Codes - 34510000 - Ships - 63726400 - Ship chartering services - 63726600 - Ship-operating services ## Release History - 26 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497346 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN497346&idx=1 26th January 2024 - Portal Supplier Registration - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN497346 SMRU: Ship for survey of cetaceans during summer 2024 as part of the SCANS-IV Project - The University has a requirement for a survey vessel for a minimum of 18 days and a maximum of 24 days during summer 2024. The survey will take place within the period 20 June to 31 August 2024. The first 2-3 days will be spent setting up equipment onboard and training the survey personnel. The ship will be in port for part of this period. The final day of the charter will be used for disembarkation / demobilisation. The ship will stay at sea for multiple days (it will not return nightly to port) and must be operational during weekdays and weekends. Surveying will take place throughout daylight hours when weather permits. Dates of the survey are fixed, and alternative dates will not be considered. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=755801 - http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000755801 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews - https://intendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews ## 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-r6ebe6-0000755801. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000755801.json.