--- title: "Charter for Anglerfish Survey North Sea, West Coast of Scotland & Rockall" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000790760" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790760" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790760.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790760.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-05-12" --- # Charter for Anglerfish Survey North Sea, West Coast of Scotland & Rockall Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000790760 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790760) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000790760.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate has awarded a contract for a charter to conduct an anglerfish survey in the North Sea, West Coast of Scotland, and Rockall. The awarded contract, titled "Charter for Anglerfish Survey North Sea, West Coast of Scotland & Rockall," falls under the industry category of general public services with a specific focus on fishing trawl surveys, classified under CPV code 73112000. Located in the UKM region, the project was initially tendered in February 2025 and awarded by mid-April 2025, following an open procurement procedure. The active contract commenced on 17th April 2025, with the survey scheduled to begin on 21st April 2025, carrying an initial duration of a minimum of 16 days, with the potential for extension. The project will be conducted by Don Fishing Company, and the total value of the contract is £576,000. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses with capabilities in marine surveys, particularly larger demersal trawler operators capable of conducting exploratory and research fishing activities. Small and medium-sized enterprises specialising in fishing or marine exploration services would be well-suited to bid for similar future tenders. With the requirement for a vessel longer than 25.9 metres, companies with such a fleet stand to benefit. Additionally, knowledge of regional fishing operations and the ability to meet open procedural procurement standards would serve as an advantage for businesses seeking to engage in governmental maritime contracts. This project not only enables contractors to solidify relationships with national authorities such as the Scottish Government but also offers exposure and potential repeat opportunities in the recurring survey expected to continue in January 2026. ## Notice The Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government invites a tender from demersal trawlers of overall length greater than 25.9 metres to undertake a single trawl anglerfish survey in the North Sea ,West of Scotland and Rockall, ICES areas IVa and VIa and VIb. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government invites a tender from demersal trawlers of overall length greater than 25.9 metres to undertake a single trawl anglerfish survey in the North Sea ,West of Scotland and Rockall, ICES areas IVa and VIa and VIb. The charter will be a minimum of 16 days duration, starting 21st April 2025 from a Northeast Scottish Port (at the discretion of overseeing scientist and master). The charter duration will have the option to be extended up to a maximum of 16 days following the scheduled end date as required. The vessel will preliminarily end the charter and land the catch in the port of departure on the 6th May subject to no extension being implemented. Notification of any extension requirement will be given by 25th April 2025. Renewal: Option to extend contract up to 22 May 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530041 | | 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 | 12 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 28 Feb 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Apr 2025 | | Contract period | 21 Apr 2025 - 6 May 2025 | | Recurrence | January 2026 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £576,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | N/A | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | DON FISHING | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 12 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530041 - 14 Feb 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523983 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523983&idx=1 14th February 2025 - Charter Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB523983&idx=2 14th February 2025 - Charter terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB523983 Charter for Anglerfish Survey North Sea, West Coast of Scotland & Rockall - The Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government invites a tender from demersal trawlers of overall length greater than 25.9 metres to undertake a single trawl anglerfish survey in the North Sea ,West of Scotland and Rockall, ICES areas IVa and VIa and VIb. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530041 Charter for Anglerfish Survey North Sea, West Coast of Scotland & Rockall - The Marine Directorate of the Scottish Government invites a tender from demersal trawlers of overall length greater than 25.9 metres to undertake a single trawl anglerfish survey in the North Sea ,West of Scotland and Rockall, ICES areas IVa and VIa and VIb. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000790760 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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