---
title: "Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Deployment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000799114"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-05-16"
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# Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Deployment

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000799114

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## Summary

The contracting process titled "Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Deployment" was conducted by the Scottish Government, located in Aberdeen, under the project identifier MAY530526. This tender is focused on services within the general public services industry category, specifically for the deployment of underwater fish tracking moorings in the Moray Firth off Ardersier. The procurement involved an open procedure and has successfully reached the award stage. Moray Marine Solutions LTD was awarded the contract on 15th May 2025, and the contract is currently active with a value of £5,374.70.

This tender offers substantial opportunities for service-oriented businesses, particularly those with expertise in marine operations and suitable vessel deployment capabilities. As a public services contract involving advanced maritime technology, businesses with a background in acoustic monitoring and marine equipment handling are well-placed to benefit. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) involved in these sectors may also find potential growth opportunities by participating in similar future contracts led by government bodies like the Scottish Government.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invited bids from vessels to undertake deployment of underwater fish tracking moorings.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers invited bids from vessels to undertake deployment of underwater fish tracking moorings.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530526 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 16 May 2025 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 May 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £5,374 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| 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 | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## 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=MAY530526

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY530526
  Charter for Passive Acoustics Mooring Deployment - The Scottish Ministers invited bids from vessels to undertake deployment of underwater fish tracking moorings.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000799114

## Provenance

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