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title: "Charter for Biological Sampling & Mooring Deployment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000801484"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2025-07-03"
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# Charter for Biological Sampling & Mooring Deployment

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000801484

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, acting as the central purchasing body, has concluded a procurement process for the "Charter for Biological Sampling & Mooring Deployment" project. This tender involved contracting vessel charter services to deploy and retrieve scientific equipment in Scottish waters. The project is associated with the ECOCHANGE initiative, led by the Marine Directorate, focusing on ecosystem analysis at the Hywind wind farm site. The procurement utilised an open procedure method and has reached the award stage with intermara marine as the chosen supplier. The contracted services were valued at £35,250 and the project was executed from 1st July to 6th July 2025, with contingency for bad weather extending to 9th July 2025. The procurement belongs to the services category, specifically targeting general public services and economic affairs. The contract was signed on 24th June 2025, following the bid submission deadline on 19th June 2025.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in marine services, especially those with expertise in vessel operations, maritime logistics, and scientific equipment handling. Small and medium-sized enterprises could find lucrative prospects in projects of this scope, given the emphasis on local expertise paired with scientific understanding. Companies with capabilities in handling environmental sampling, biological analysis, and operating within offshore wind sectors could expand their business by aligning with projects like ECOCHANGE, which seek detailed ecological data to assess the impact of offshore structures. The procurement process encourages participation through electronic submission, paving the way for efficient engagement between the Scottish Government and potential suppliers.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers invite tenders to provide vessel charter services for the deployment and retrieval of scientific equipment in Scottish waters.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The work will consist of one vessel charter trip 1-6 July 2025 plus 3 bad weather days (to 9th July). The Marine Directorate are leading a project titled ECOCHANGE (Ecosystem Consequences of Changes to Habitats and the implications for a Net Gain Energy approach). This project will examine potential changes to food web nutrient flows at offshore wind farm sites to determine the functional role of marine growth originating from hard structures associated with the development. Biological samples will be collected from across the foodweb (fish, invertebrates, plankton etc.) and analysed using Stable Isotope Analysis and Stomach Contents Analysis. All samples will be frozen as soon as possible after they are retrieved on deck and stored in a freezer on board.

Options: Extension available to 9 July 2025

Renewal: Option of extending by up to 3 further days if bad weather occurs.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533870 |
| 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 | 3 Jul 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | 1 Jul 2025 - 6 Jul 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £45,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £35,250 |

## 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 | Glasgow |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INTERMARA MARINE |

## 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

- 3 Jul 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533870
- 11 Jun 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532355

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532355&idx=1
  11th June 2025 - Charter Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN532355&idx=2
  11th June 2025 - Charter terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532355
  Charter for Biological Sampling & Mooring Deployment - The Scottish Ministers invite tenders to provide vessel charter services for the deployment and retrieval of scientific equipment in Scottish waters.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL533870
  Charter for Biological Sampling & Mooring Deployment - The Scottish Ministers invite tenders to provide vessel charter services for the deployment and retrieval of scientific equipment in Scottish waters.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000801484

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