--- title: "Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Recovery" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000795463" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795463" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795463.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795463.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2025-05-16" --- # Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Recovery Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000795463 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795463) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000795463.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for the "Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Recovery," a project focused on service delivery in the environmental protection sector. The work involves recovering underwater fish tracking moorings and conducting surveys of wind turbine foundations at locations such as the Moray Firth, Beatrice Offshore Windfarm, and Moray East Offshore Windfarm. The contract, awarded on 15th May 2025, had an estimated value of £46,272.30 and involved open procurement procedures. The procurement stage reached completion, and the contract is under the active status with the contractual provisions extending till 1 June 2025 if required. The recipient of the award is Moray Marine Solutions LTD, an SME based in Portsoy, Scotland. This tender offers a unique business growth opportunity for companies specialising in marine services, particularly those possessing expertise in underwater recovery and remote-operated vehicle (ROV) operations. Given the technical aspects and environmental focus, businesses with experience in marine surveys and risk assessments may find this contract beneficial to their portfolio. This procurement was open and encouraged submissions via electronic means, allowing businesses to efficiently participate. SMEs in marine and environmental services sectors, especially those with established capacities for logistics and operations in the North Sea, are well-suited to compete in similar future tenders, leveraging the skills intrinsic to managing complex marine projects. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers invite tenders to retrieve all underwater Fish Tracking Moorings including non-responsive units and a survey of Wind turbine foundations. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The work will take place in the Moray Firth of Scotland, and consist of the recovery (84 moorings) and ROV recovery (all nonresponsive moorings) of acoustic mooring at various locations (Beatrice (BOWL) and Moray East Offshore Windfarms (MEOW)). The recovery of non-responsive units using an ROV (tendered separately) and the use of an ROV (Tendered separately) to survey marine growth on wind turbine jacket foundations. Successful tenderers will need to provide detailed methods statements, risk assessments and certifications including insurance cover to work within these sites. Options: Extension available to 1 June 2025 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530525 | | 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 | 16 May 2025 | | Submission deadline | 21 Apr 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 May 2025 | | Contract period | 12 May 2025 - 27 May 2025 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £64,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £46,272 | ## 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 | MORAY MARINE SOLUTIONS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 63 - Supporting and auxiliary transport services; travel agencies services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 63726400 - Ship chartering services - 73110000 - Research services ## Release History - 16 May 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530525 - 7 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527641 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527641&idx=1 7th April 2025 - 0525H Charter Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR527641&idx=2 7th April 2025 - Charter terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527641 Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Recovery - The Scottish Ministers invite tenders to retrieve all underwater Fish Tracking Moorings including non-responsive units and a survey of Wind turbine foundations. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530525 Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Recovery - The Scottish Ministers invite tenders to retrieve all underwater Fish Tracking Moorings including non-responsive units and a survey of Wind turbine foundations. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000795463 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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