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title: "Charter for Anglerfish Survey North Sea, West Coast of Scotland & Rockall"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000823703"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-05-05"
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# Charter for Anglerfish Survey North Sea, West Coast of Scotland & Rockall

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000823703

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate, has conducted a public procurement process for a service contract titled "Charter for Anglerfish Survey North Sea, West Coast of Scotland & Rockall." The project involves a demersal trawler survey scheduled to last for 32 days across the North Sea, West Coast of Scotland, and Rockall, specifically targeting ICES areas IVa, VIa, and VIb. The procurement process, managed under an open procedure, was initiated to support general public services within the marine industry category. The contract was awarded on 8th April 2026 for £736,000, reflecting significant collaboration efforts in marine research. The entire procurement process was facilitated electronically, with proposals being submitted and evaluated accordingly.

This tender represents a substantial opportunity for businesses that operate large demersal trawlers, specifically those longer than 25.9 metres. Such businesses, particularly SMEs with experience in marine surveys, will find this an auspicious opportunity to secure high-value government contracts and bolster their visibility. The procurement invites companies to showcase their capabilities in maritime research and contributing to national marine projects. With the procurement process complete, the awarded contractor, Audacious BF83, can now proceed with the scheduled survey work, potentially leading to further government collaboration and enhanced business growth prospects in subsequent tenders.

## 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 for 32 days duration, starting on the 08 April 2026 at 12:00 from a Northeast Scottish Port at the discretion of overseeing scientist. The charter duration will be for 32 days following the scheduled start date. The vessel will end the charter and land the catch in the port of departure 32 days following the start date, with all scientific equipment and staff unloaded by 12:00 on the disembarkment day. During the charter the vessel will be able to undertake port calls to land the catch as coordinated by the overseeing scientist and vessel master.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555111 |
| 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 | 5 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Mar 2026 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | 8 Apr 2026 - 10 May 2026 |
| Recurrence | February 2027 |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £650,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £736,000 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| 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 | AUDACIOUS BF83 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 5 May 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555111
- 16 Feb 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549585

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549585&idx=2
  16th February 2026 - Charter terms and conditions
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB549585&idx=1
  16th February 2026 - Charter Specification
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB549585
  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=MAY555111
  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.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000823703
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/courts-and-tribunals/courts-tribunals-and-office-locations/find-us/ayr-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court/

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