UKSBS PR16282- Charter of Research Vessel for Whale Research off South Georgia Lot 1 and Lot 2

Tender description

The UKSBS acting on behalf of the British Antarctic Survey is looking to charter a research yacht (vessel) and crew (either 6-7 berth or 8-9 Berth) for 28 days (+ optional 5 days if required) to undertake a field survey of whales near South Georgia in January or February 2018. Statement of Requirement (SOR) for the Yacht Owners to provide The project is a field survey of southern right whales feeding off South Georgia. The objectives are to collect data from individuals (e.g. photo-ID and skin samples) and satellite track a few whales, in order to characterize the population using these waters, which calving grounds they connect to, where they are feeding and what they are feeding on. The data will also be used to measure whale abundance and diversity on this poorly known feeding area. Period of Charter - Start/Finish dates. • Four weeks within period 01 Jan to 28 Feb 2018 (+ or - 5 days) Ports (Start of charter/Finish of charter) • Falkland Islands Area of Deployment • Coastal waters off South Georgia (including Shag Rocks) No of berths required Size of vessel is divided into two lots depending on size Lots The tender exercise is divided into two Lots as follows: UKSBS PR16282 Lot 1 (6 -7 berth) UKSBS PR16282 Lot 2 (8- 9 berth) Bidder will need to apply for one or both Lots. The objective of this tender exercise will be to award one Lot dependant on vessel availability to cover the requirement. Please complete the questions for the Lot that you are interested in. UK SBS PR16282 Charter of Research Vessel for Whale Research off South Georgia - LoT 1 or UK SBS PR16282 Charter of Research Vessel for Whale Research off South Georgia - LoT 2 If you are interested in both Lots please complete both UKSBS PR16282 Lot 1 and UKSBS PR16282 Lot 2. See tender documents for further details at: https://gpsesourcing.cabinetoffice.gov.uk and follow the link 'Register for CCS eSourcing