Marine Survey Vessel

Scottish Natural Heritage

Published: Oct 23, 2026

Updated: Oct 24, 2026

Source: UK FTS - Find a Tender Service

This tender has been awarded

Awarded to Cheetah Marine International Ltd — £207,068

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About This Opportunity

This is a supplies contract in the transport and logistics sector. Located in United Kingdom, Europe, this opportunity is open to firms and consortiums.

Published through UK FTS - Find a Tender Service, a national government procurement portal. Public procurement tenders follow the country's national bidding regulations and may have specific eligibility and documentation requirements for the supply of goods in the transport and logistics sector. Supply contracts typically require bidders to demonstrate product compliance with technical specifications, delivery capacity, and relevant certifications. This contract has already been awarded. The information is published for transparency and market intelligence purposes.

Description

NatureScot’s survey vessel, Aphrodite, is a 24-year-old rigid hull inflatable boat that has reached the end of its recommended service life. NatureScot therefore requires the design, manufacture, commissioning, and delivery of a replacement versatile survey vessel and trailer capable of conducting marine environmental monitoring for a range of diverse habitats and species in Scotland’s inshore waters. The vessel will be used by NatureScot to undertake marine environmental monitoring and survey activities within Scotland’s inshore waters (within 12nm). The vessel shall provide a safe, reliable, and versatile platform capable of supporting a range of scientific and operational activities, including: - Marine Protected Area (MPA) monitoring - Benthic habitat surveys - Species monitoring and evidence-gathering - Diver-based surveys and sampling - Drop-down video (DDV) and Remotely Operated Vehicle (ROV) surveys - Deployment and recovery of scientific monitoring equipment - Acoustic monitoring and hydrographic survey activities - Operations in remote coastal and island locations (e.g. Shiant Isles, Mingulay and Sanday (Orkney)) The vessel shall be capable of supporting these activities whilst carrying personnel and equipment safely in accordance with all applicable regulatory requirements. Additional information: Scotland Excel is acting on behalf of Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) in the execution of this tender but will not be party to the contract or the management of the contract throughout its lifetime. The duration of the contract may be varied in line with the finalised delivery programme.

Data provenance

This notice is sourced from UK FTS - Find a Tender Service and was originally published on October 23, 2026. Last refreshed 11 days ago. Reference: 100308-2026. BidsFactory mirrors official procurement notices and links back to the source for full legal text.

About Scottish Natural Heritage

Scottish Natural Heritage has issued 108 procurement notices on BidsFactory, including 14 currently open and 38 awarded contracts. Activity concentrates in Environment & Climate, Information & Communication Technology, and Monitoring, Evaluation & Learning. All notices are published for United Kingdom. Notices are distributed via Public Contracts Scotland and UK FTS - Find a Tender Service. Most recent publication: October 29, 2026.

Frequently asked questions about this tender

Who is the contracting authority?

This notice was issued by Scottish Natural Heritage in United Kingdom. The authority is responsible for evaluating bids, awarding the contract, and managing performance.

What type of contract is this?

This is a Supplies contract in the Transport & Logistics sector. The classification helps bidders match the opportunity to their qualifications and registered scope of supply.

How much was the contract awarded for?

Cheetah Marine International Ltd was awarded the contract for £207,068. The figure reflects the value disclosed by the contracting authority in the award notice.

Where will the contract be performed?

The contract is for delivery in United Kingdom. Foreign bidders should review local registration, taxation, and any in-country presence requirements before submitting.

How can I submit a bid?

Visit UK FTS - Find a Tender Service to access the full notice, required documents, and submission instructions. Quote reference 100308-2026 when communicating with the contracting authority.

Is this tender still open?

No — the contract has already been awarded to Cheetah Marine International Ltd. The award notice is archived on BidsFactory for transparency and market intelligence.