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Scottish Seascapes: Isle of Eigg EcoMoorings

Marine Conservation Society

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Marine Conservation Society

Buyer Address: Suite 7, CBC House, 24 Canning Street, Edinburgh, UK, EH3 8EG

Contact Email: procurement@mcsuk.org

Contact Telephone: +44 1316334000

Status
active
Procedure
open
Value
n/a
Published
29 Oct 2025, 00:00
Deadline
13 Nov 2025, 12:00
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
works
CPV
45262421
Region
n/a
Awarded To
n/a
Official Source
Open Public Contracts Scotland

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

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External Link: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT542291

Link Title: Scottish Seascapes: Isle of Eigg EcoMoorings

Link 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

Lots

Lot Title: Eco-mooring front end engineering & design

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 1 Status: active

Lot 1 Has Options: No

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot 1 Award Criterion (cost): Cost

Lot Title: Eco-mooring design & manufacture

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 2 Status: active

Lot 2 Has Options: No

Lot 2 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot 2 Award Criterion (cost): Cost

Lot Title: Eco-mooring installation

Lot Description: 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.

Lot 3 Status: active

Lot 3 Has Options: No

Lot 3 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot 3 Award Criterion (cost): Cost

Lot Title: Eco-mooring inspections & maintenance

Lot Description: 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

Lot 4 Status: active

Lot 4 Has Options: No

Lot 4 Award Criterion (quality): Quality

Lot 4 Award Criterion (cost): Cost

Documents

Document Title: Scottish Seascapes: Isle of Eigg EcoMoorings

Document 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

Document Title: Details of Tender

Document Title: Annex 1: Marine Conservation Society Procurement Policy

Document Title: Annex 2: Marine Conservation EDI Policy

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