--- title: "Charter for Ecochange for Biological Sampling at Offshore Wind Farms" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000825757" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825757" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825757.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825757.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-06-01" --- # Charter for Ecochange for Biological Sampling at Offshore Wind Farms Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000825757 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825757) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000825757.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, acting as the central purchasing body, successfully concluded a procurement process for a project titled "Charter for Ecochange for Biological Sampling at Offshore Wind Farms". This contract, located at various offshore wind farms off the east coast of Scotland, falls under the services category with a CPV classification of 73112000. The procurement was carried out as an open procedure, with the award phase concluded and the contract active as of 27 May 2026. The main task involves conducting specialized biological sampling surveys to remove and retain marine growth samples for analysis. The contract, valued at £188,630, was awarded to Intermara Marine, a small to medium-sized enterprise (SME), indicating an inclusive attempt to engage smaller businesses in governmental projects. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on marine services, particularly those capable of operating advanced vessels and providing experienced remotely operated vehicle (ROV) pilots for offshore applications. Companies that have the capacity to meet the requirements of operating within offshore wind farms, including vessels with experienced crews and ROV operations, will find this contract valuable for business growth and an opportunity to enhance their portfolios within the renewable energy and marine biology sectors. Engaging in such government contracts can also increase visibility and reputation for SMEs like Intermara Marine, offering them a platform to demonstrate their expertise on a national scale. ## Notice The Scottish Ministers invite a suitable vessel to carry out specialised biological sampling surveys at four offshore wind farms (OWFs) off the east coast of Scotland. The aim of this contract is to remove and retain marine growth samples from offshore wind farms for biological analysis. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Ministers invite a suitable vessel to carry out specialised biological sampling surveys at four offshore wind farms (OWFs) off the east coast of Scotland. The aim of this contract is to remove and retain marine growth samples from offshore wind farms for biological analysis. The two main elements of this tender are: 1)A suitable vessel (with skipper and crew qualified for operating in OWFs) 2)Experienced remotely operated vehicle (ROV) pilot(s) with suitable ROV/ROVs attachments or the ability to sub-contract a ROV for use on the vessel. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556900 | | 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 | 1 Jun 2026 | | Submission deadline | 16 Mar 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 May 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £200,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £188,630 | ## 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 | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH6 6QQ | | 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 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | INTERMARA MARINE | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 1 Jun 2026 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556900 - 5 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551074 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551074&idx=1 5th March 2026 - Charter Specification - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR551074&idx=2 5th March 2026 - Charter terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR551074 Charter for Ecochange for Biological Sampling at Offshore Wind Farms - The Scottish Ministers invite a suitable vessel to carry out specialised biological sampling surveys at four offshore wind farms (OWFs) off the east coast of Scotland. The aim of this contract is to remove and retain marine growth samples from offshore wind farms for biological analysis. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN556900 Charter for Ecochange for Biological Sampling at Offshore Wind Farms - The Scottish Ministers invite a suitable vessel to carry out specialised biological sampling surveys at four offshore wind farms (OWFs) off the east coast of Scotland. The aim of this contract is to remove and retain marine growth samples from offshore wind farms for biological analysis. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825757 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000825757. 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