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Refurbishment of Helmsdale Fish Counter

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

18 Jul 2024 at 07:38

TenderUpdate

12 Jan 2024 at 14:41

Tender

22 Dec 2023 at 16:09

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has completed the tender process for the refurbishment of the Helmsdale Fish Counter in Torrish Lodge. The procurement falls under the services category and involves the design, purchase, and installation of a replacement fish counter system. The tender method used was an Open procedure with a total contract value of £228,910. The contract was awarded to the supplier Fishtek. The procurement stage is currently in the active status, and the contract was signed on 20th June 2024. The project aims to address issues with the existing fish counter system and improve data accuracy for fish stock assessments.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the engineering design services sector, specifically those with expertise in civil engineering works. Companies with a proven track record in providing technical solutions, staff competence, delivery timetables, and contract management are well-suited to compete. The successful bidder must demonstrate corporate and social responsibilities, fair work practices, and a competitive pricing strategy. The tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers focusing on quality, reliability, and environmental sustainability in their operations.

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Notice Title

Refurbishment of Helmsdale Fish Counter

Notice Description

1.1 The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the design, purchase and installation of replacement fish counter system on an existing weir on the River Helmsdale by Torrish Lodge, KW8 6HU.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The existing fish counter on the River Helmsdale is run as a joint endeavour between the Helmsdale District Salmon Fishery Board and the Marine Directorate. The facility was built (ca.1990) by the Board and is run locally by them whilst Marine Directorate's role is to contribute technical expertise, some maintenance costs and to undertake the data processing required to produce a validated fish count for use in local, national and international assessments of salmon stocks. National stock assessments are statutory requirements on Scottish Ministers and Scottish Government are committed to working internationally to manage North Atlantic salmon stocks through ICES and NASCO. The existing facility no longer produces data of an acceptable quality for use in stock assessments. Our investigations have revealed that the site is undercounting fish, particularly in higher flows which is when most fish ascend the river. Advice has been obtained from an expert company and their opinion was that the issue is due to the installed equipment being beyond the end of its working life requiring replacement.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0429ad
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022153-2024
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

45 - Construction work

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

45247220 - Weir construction work

71311100 - Civil engineering support services

71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£180,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£228,910 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jan 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
19 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
26 Feb 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312442500

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
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
TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FISHTEK

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