Charter for Passive Acoustic Moorings Servicing
Scottish Government · All their open notices
What this is
The Scottish Government is inviting tenders for vessel charter services to support the deployment and retrieval of Passive Acoustic Monitoring (PAM) moorings and associated scientific equipment in Scottish waters. The successful contractor will provide a suitable vessel with crew for scientific survey operations. The contract is renewable annually.
Key points
- Vessel charter for deployment and retrieval of scientific acoustic monitoring equipment in Scottish waters
- Vessel Specification weighted at 80% — the vessel's technical capability is the primary evaluation criterion
- Estimated value £120,000 annually
- Submission deadline 1 June 2026 at 12:00 via Public Contracts Scotland
Who can bid
Open procedure, below FTS threshold. Bidders must provide a vessel with appropriate specification and certified crew for scientific marine operations in Scottish waters. Financial standing requirements per SPD.
How it is scored
Quality 100% · Price 0% Vessel Specification 80% and Experience 20% of the quality weighting. Price element not separately stated — vessel day-rate pricing likely incorporated into overall assessment.
How to submit
Tenders submitted electronically via Public Contracts Scotland portal.
Clarifications
Clarification questions via Public Contracts Scotland messaging prior to deadline of 1 June 2026 at 12:00.
Contract period
Annual contract with renewal option. Vessel charter required on campaign basis for PAM mooring deployment and retrieval.
Classification
CPV 73112000 — Marine research services 73110000 — Research services Scotland
Published on Public Contracts Scotland. The official notice is the authoritative version.