Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Marine Conservation Society
Suite 7, CBC House, 24 Canning Street
Edinburgh
EH3 8EG
Telephone
+44 1316334000
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UK - United Kingdom
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA29723
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
Other type
Charity
one.5) Main activity
Recreation, culture and religion
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Scottish Seascapes: Isle of Eigg EcoMoorings
Reference number
SS/001
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 45262421 - Offshore mooring work
two.1.3) Type of contract
Works
two.1.4) Short description
This invitation to tender covers 4 lots (contracts) to increase the resilience of seagrass meadows around the Isle of Eigg, Small Isles, Scotland through the planning, purchase and installation of Advance Mooring Systems (AMS). These contracts include the procurement of capital equipment. All procurement will be undertaken by the Marine Conservation Society in alignment with their procurement policy.
Priority locations have been identified by the community and seagrass surveys carried out in summer/autumn 2025. The contractor is expected to build upon this work, as well as take into consideration work undertaken by other initiatives and projects such as the ReMEDIES project on the south coast of England and any previous work carried out on the Isle of Eigg.
Building on previous work and with the help of the Scottish Seascapes Project Manager and the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trusts Scottish Seascapes Project Officer the contractor/s will deliver the following:
a) WP1: Front end engineering & design
b) WP2: Design & manufacture
c) WP3: Installation
d) WP4: Inspections & maintenance
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Eco-mooring design & manufacture
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45262421 - Offshore mooring work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Isle of Eigg
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
With the help of the Scottish Seascapes Project Manager and the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trusts Scottish Seascapes Project Officer the contractor/s will deliver *design & manufacture* comprising the following:
a) Design and manufacture for up to 10 moorings, installed at the same time or split into 5 per year over 2 consecutive years;
b) Aid the Project Manager and the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust select final AMS model(s) that suit the chosen locations and suit the community's needs;
c) Aid the Project Manager in sourcing suitable moorings.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Eco-mooring installation
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45262421 - Offshore mooring work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Isle of Eigg
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
With the help of the Scottish Seascapes Project Manager and the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trusts Scottish Seascapes Project Officer the contractor/s will deliver *eco-mooring installation* comprising the following:
a) Installation planning and recommendations for maintenance for up to 10 moorings, installed at the same time, or split into 5 per year over 2 consecutive years;
b) Organise and supervise the installation of the AMS;
c) Aid the Project Manager & Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust with finding suitable insurance policies for AMS.
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Eco-mooring inspections & maintenance
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45262421 - Offshore mooring work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Isle of Eigg
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
With the help of the Scottish Seascapes Project Manager and the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trusts Scottish Seascapes Project Officer the contractor/s will deliver *inspections & maintenance* comprising the following:
a) Annual inspections
b) Maintenance costs
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Eco-mooring front end engineering & design
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 45262421 - Offshore mooring work
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM63 - Lochaber, Skye & Lochalsh, Arran & Cumbrae and Argyll & Bute
Main site or place of performance
Isle of Eigg
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
With the help of the Scottish Seascapes Project Manager and the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trusts Scottish Seascapes Project Officer the contractor/s will deliver *front end engineering & design* comprising the following:
a) Pre-project planning, to include assessment of the proposed area and finalisation of locations around Eigg;
b) Aid the Isle of Eigg Heritage Trust and the Scottish Seascapes Project Manager in securing relevant permissions and licences.
two.3) Estimated date of publication of contract notice
13 October 2025
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
Section six. Complementary information
six.3) Additional information
Additional Deliverables: Report on work packages 1, 2 & 3 to aid replication of similar AMS deployment and Best Practice
Contractors should itemise their tender and provide a detailed timeline and spending package for each work package. Tenders should include:
- Total cost for each work package to include day rate and number of days, and VAT where applicable.
- A detailed methodology for undertaking the work with an explanation of ability to complete the project.
- Evidence of successful track record on projects of a similar nature and scale. Please include reference to procurement and installation of mooring systems or similar.
- The contract manager/lead contact should be identified. If there are a number of people delivering the contract, please indicate who will be doing each task and the allocation of days for each member of the team, the cost of any evaluation software, and any out-of-pocket expenses such as travel.
- Details of quality standards for goods/products and a statement of biosecurity measures that you will undertake.
- Timescales including any specific milestones that must be met. e.g. in the form of a Gantt chart, for carrying out the contract and an estimated invoice schedule.
- Confirmation of professional indemnity and public liability insurance of all those who will be delivering the work.
- Availability & start dates
Additional information:
As part of their tender, contractors must provide (on a separate sheet) full contact details for the legal entity we would be contracting with including the name, registered address (and any alternative address for accounts etc), contact name and numbers, payment and banking details and email and website addresses. This sheet will be removed as part of the tender assessment process. Contractors should ensure that no identifying information is included anywhere else on the tender. Work packages 2 & 3 are dependent on successful licensing applications and may be delayed until full licences are granted.
Final report – The final reports shall be presented as a digital copy in a single Microsoft Word file. All images, illustrations and maps will be embedded in the file and provided separately where they are large.
- Biological records – Any marine biological data shall be presented in an agreed format using approved data guidelines where available. A protocol must be submitted to Marine Conservation Society as part of the finalised project plan.
- Geo-spatial data – Geo-spatial data shall be presented in an agreed format using approved data guidelines where available. A protocol must be submitted to Marine Conservation Society as part of the finalised project plan.
- Metadata – Metadata in standard format must be submitted with the data. Metadata are information about the data, such as the subject matter; how and when the data were collected, etc.
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=810666.
(SC Ref:810666)