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Scottish Marine Animal Strandings Scheme

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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31 May 2021 at 08:55

Award Notice
Tender

12 Jan 2021 at 13:56

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has initiated a tender process for the "Scottish Marine Animal Strandings Scheme," which falls under the veterinary services category. Based in Aberdeen, Scotland, this procurement process aims to provide a coordinated approach to surveillance of stranded marine animals, including cetaceans and seals, with a contract value of £800,000. The tender is currently active, having a submission deadline of 11th February 2021, following which the contract can be awarded. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, allowing all eligible suppliers to participate.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in marine research services, veterinary science, or environmental consultancy. With a focus on technical competence, risk management, and quality assurance, bidders with a strong background in wildlife ecology or veterinary expertise will be well-positioned to compete. The requirement for a proven track record and relevant experience in delivering similar services means that companies capable of demonstrating operational excellence and compliance with stringent quality standards stand to benefit from this contract and potentially establish long-term relationships within the public sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Scottish Marine Animal Strandings Scheme

Notice Description

The principal requirement of this project is to provide a coordinated approach to surveillance of cetacean, seal, basking shark and marine turtle strandings, and to investigate major causes of death of stranded animals in Scotland. This work will complement the work currently undertaken in Scotland through the Scottish Government/Defra funded project "UK Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme" (UKCSIP).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The principal requirement of this project is to provide a coordinated approach to surveillance of cetacean, seal, basking shark and marine turtle strandings, and to investigate major causes of death of stranded animals in Scotland. This work will complement the work currently undertaken in Scotland through the Scottish Government/Defra funded project "UK Cetacean Strandings Investigation Programme" (UKCSIP).

Renewal: The contract can be renewed for two 1 year periods up to 31 March 2026.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-028993
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/012116-2021
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

85 - Health and social work services

CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

85200000 - Veterinary services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£800,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 May 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Feb 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Apr 20215 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2021 - 31 Mar 2024 3-4 years
Recurrence
The scheme will be re-advertised in October 2025.

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

University Court of the University of Glasgow

Further Information

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