---
title: "Award of Hire of ROV and Pilot (MS-P-0360)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000774692"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2024-09-13"
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# Award of Hire of ROV and Pilot (MS-P-0360)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000774692

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, represented by its Marine Directorate's Science, Evidence, Digital and Data (MD-SEDD) portfolio, has successfully concluded the "Award of Hire of ROV and Pilot (MS-P-0360)" procurement process. This tender was for the provision of remotely operated vehicle (ROV) recovery services to retrieve various pieces of scientific equipment from Scottish waters, specifically passive acoustic monitoring equipment. The tender, which falls under the services category and is classified under CPV code 63726620 (ROV services), required the recovery of 22 moorings and was conducted from a charter vessel. The procurement process, initiated on 9th September 2024, has now reached the award stage with the contract being granted to rov scotland.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine services, particularly those with capabilities in ROV operations. Companies with expertise in underwater recovery and acoustic monitoring will find this tender particularly relevant. ROV suppliers and marine service providers stand to benefit significantly from participating in similar future tenders, not only by expanding their market presence but also by forging partnerships with government agencies such as the Scottish Government. The awarded contract, valued at £11,700, indicates a healthy investment in specialised services, providing a growth avenue for businesses equipped to meet such technical requirements.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invite tenders to provide remotely operated vehicle (ROV) recovery services for the retrieval of various items of scientific equipment in Scottish waters.The Marine Directorate Science, Evidence, Digital and Data (MD-SEDD portfolio) are seeking tenders from ROV pilots with suitable ROVs to undertake recovery of passive acoustic monitoring equipment.The tender will be for one servicing trip to recover 22 moorings. This work will be carried out on behalf of the Marine Directorate of Scottish Government and take place aboard a charter vessel (to be confirmed under separate tender).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514224 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £11,700 |
| 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 | APUC LIMITED ON BEHALF OF SABHAL MOR OSTAIG; BORDERS GENERAL HOSPITAL; CLYDE GATEWAY URC; CONSUMER SCOTLAND; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MIDLOTHIAN COUNCIL; MORAY COUNCIL; NHS AYRSHIRE & ARRAN; NHS HIGHLAND; NORTH LANARKSHIRE COUNCIL; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; SCOTTISH POLICE AUTHORITY; SOUTH AYRSHIRE COUNCIL; TRANSPORT SCOTLAND; ZERO WASTE SCOTLAND LTD |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| 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 East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 29 |
| Supplier names | AECOM; ARTSCAPE GARDENS; ASA RECRUITMENT (QUICK QUOTES; ATKINSREALIS; CENTRAL DEMOLITION; DFFC; EVERWARM; FRASER C ROBB; GTR CONTRACTS; HARVEY NASH; IFF RESEARCH; INTEGRATED WATER SERVICES; LDA DESIGN CONSULTING; LORIEN RESOURCING; MAM CONTRACTING; MENTAL HEALTH INNOVATIONS (SHOUT 85258; MOMENTUM 4; PERTH AND KINROSS COUNTRYSIDE TRUST; PICK EVERARD; RESOURCE FUTURES; ROV SCOTLAND; ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND; SHRED STATION; SIGHT AND SOUND TECHNOLOGY; SYSTRA; TAYLOR MCKENZIE RESEARCH & MARKETING; VENESKY BROWN; WEGO BUS; XEROX (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 63726620 - ROV services

## Release History

- 13 Sep 2024 at 12:14 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP514224

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://https://www.northlanarkshire.gov.uk/
- http://www.apuc-scot.ac.uk
- http://www.clydegateway.com
- http://www.midlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.nhsaaa.net
- http://www.nhsborders.org.uk/
- http://www.nhshighland.scot.nhs.uk
- http://www.pkc.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.south-ayrshire.gov.uk/procurement/
- http://www.spa.police.uk
- http://www.transport.gov.scot
- http://www.zerowastescotland.org.uk/
- https://consumer.scot/

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