Charter for Fish Tracking Mooring Recoveries
Scottish Government · All their open notices
What this is
Scottish Government Marine Directorate is procuring vessel charter services for the retrieval of acoustic fish tracking moorings (272 moorings) and related scientific equipment off the east coasts of Scotland and north England. The work is scheduled for 17 August to 5 September 2026, with 3 optional extra days for weather delays. Deadline was 12 June 2026.
Key points
- Recovery of 272 acoustic fish tracking moorings off east coast Scotland/north England
- Work: 17 Aug – 5 Sep 2026; vessel specification carries 80% of quality score
- Estimated GBP 90,000; deadline 12/06/2026 — notice expired
Who can bid
Open to vessel operators with appropriate commercial vessel certification. Vessel must meet specification for offshore mooring recovery operations. No minimum financial thresholds stated.
How it is scored
Quality 70% · Price 30% Vessel specification 80% of quality score, experience 20% of quality score, price 30% separately weighted. Contact: Bob McLeod, Marine Directorate Aberdeen.
How to submit
Electronic submission via PCS postbox. Deadline 12/06/2026 at 12:00.
Clarifications
Via PCS Q&A. Notice expired 12/06/2026.
Contract period
Approximately 3 weeks: 17 August to 5 September 2026, plus up to 3 additional days for weather. Dates flexible at contract award but must be close to stated dates.
Classification
CPV 73112000 — Marine research services 73110000 — Research services ScotlandNorth East Scotland
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.