--- title: "Charter for Passive Acoustic Moorings Servicing" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000832141" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832141" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832141.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832141.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-05-18" --- # Charter for Passive Acoustic Moorings Servicing Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000832141 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000832141) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000832141.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is inviting tenders for the service titled "Charter for Passive Acoustic Moorings Servicing," focusing on vessel charter services for the deployment and retrieval of scientific equipment in Scottish waters. This procurement process is in the Tender stage and falls under the general public services category. The work will be conducted off the north and east coasts of Scotland, with a submission deadline of 1st June 2026 at 12:00 PM. The contract period is set between 7th and 21st September 2026, with the possibility of a three-day extension for adverse weather conditions. The procurement method adopted is an open procedure, with a total contract value estimated at £120,000 GBP, requiring electronic submissions through the Public Contracts Scotland platform. This tender provides substantial business growth opportunities for companies specialising in marine vessel charter services, particularly those equipped to handle scientific equipment operations. Businesses experienced in deploying and retrieving underwater passive acoustic monitoring systems, such as broadband sound recorders and cetacean echolocation detectors, would be well-suited to compete for this contract. This project will enable companies to enhance their portfolio and develop expertise in collaborating with a prominent government entity. Companies that can demonstrate strong organisational capabilities and operational readiness in maritime environments could gain a competitive advantage in tendering for such public sector opportunities. ## 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 Scottish Ministers invite tenders to provide vessel charter services for the deployment and retrieval of scientific equipment in Scottish waters. The Marine Directorate - Science, Evidence, Digital and Data (MD-SEDD) portfolio are seeking tenders from work boats to undertake the deployment and retrieval of scientific equipment. The tender will be for one servicing trip between 07th September 2026 and 21st September 2026 plus 3 additional days in case of bad weather. The work will involve deploying and retrieving underwater passive acoustic monitoring (PAM) equipment, which may include broadband sound recorders and cetacean echolocation detectors. This work will be carried out on behalf of the Marine Directorate of Scottish Government. Renewal: An optional 3 days has been set aside for weather issues. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555988 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 May 2026 | | Submission deadline | 1 Jun 2026 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 7 Sep 2026 - 21 Sep 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Active | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## 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 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 18 May 2026 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555988 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555988 Charter for Passive Acoustic Moorings Servicing - 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-r6ebe6-0000832141 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=832141 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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