CONTRACT NOTICE – NATIONAL

1 Authority Details

1.1

Authority Name and Address

1.2

Address from which documentation may be obtained

As in 1.1

1.3

Completed documents must be returned to:

As in 1.1

2 Contract Details

2.1

Title

Charter for Monkfish Industry Science Group Scientific Study 2012

2.2

Description of the goods or services required

Marine Scotland invites proposals from demersal trawlers of overall length greater than 26 m (85 ft 4”) to undertake a scientific study of anglerfish to the north of Scotland Sea in exchange for scientific quota to be used during that study.

The Scottish scientific study carried out on the successful commercial vessel using the allocated scientific quota will consist of two parts: a research survey of 12 days duration, followed by a commercial fishing trip, with observer on board, the duration of which will be determined by the skipper.

NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=226562.

2.3

Notice Coding and Classification

a) Commodity Codes

b) Delivery Location/Area

2.4

Total quantity or scope of tender

In the first part, the vessel will fish according to a predefined set of survey stations using the standard survey net. The scientist in charge will be responsible for the programme of scientific work. Fish caught and marketed during the first part of the study will be deducted from the scientific quota allocation, leaving a balance of quota available in the second part.

The second part of the study, which must be conducted and completed during the next fishing trip, will involve the vessel operating commercially, using the normal commercial gear and with the skipper taking the decisions for the vessel’s operations. The duration of this trip will be determined by the skipper. During this part of the work there will be a scientific observer on board to collect biological data (similar to routine observer trips undertaken by MSS). During this part of the study, the remaining scientific quota will be available to be used up. Any fish caught and marketed which exceed the balance of the scientific quota will be deducted from the vessel’s normal quota allocation.

3 Conditions for Participation

3.1

Minimum standards and qualification required

See Tender documents

4 Administrative Information

4.1

Type of Procedure

Single stage – Any candidate may submit a tender.

4.2

Reference number attributed to the notice by the contracting authority

0312H

4.3

Time Limits

b) Time-limit for obtaining documentation

c) Estimated award date  30-04-2012

4.5

Language or languages in which tenders or requests to participate can be drawn up

EN 

4.6

Tender Submission Postbox

5 Other Information

5.1

Additional Information

(SC Ref:226562)

5.2

Additional Documentation

5.3

Publication date of this notice

20-04-2012