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17 Jul 2024 at 10:19

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14 May 2024 at 16:42

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07 May 2024 at 16:26

Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Natural Heritage has awarded a contract for a Framework agreement for marine survey, analysis & interpretation. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract signed on 2024-07-16. The contract covers various lots related to marine survey services, and multiple suppliers have been awarded contracts across different lots.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in marine survey services to compete in various aspects such as marine biological data review, field surveys, statistical analysis, predictive modelling, and social science research. SMEs and large-scale suppliers have been awarded contracts, signalling a diverse supplier base involved in supporting nature conservation efforts.

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Notice Title

Framework agreement for marine survey, analysis & interpretation

Notice Description

NatureScot wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Lot Information

Marine biological data review, manipulation & interpretation

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

Marine biological sample analysis - wet lab tasks

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Marine biological sample analysis - marine image/video analysis

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

Marine biological sample analysis - specialist tasks

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

Statistical analysis & application of marine biological data

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

Predictive modelling of the marine environment

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

Coastal habitats - data analysis & modelling

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

Field surveys - benthic habitats

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

Field surveys - marine birds

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

Field surveys - marine mammals & fish

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

Field surveys - coastal habitats

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

Acoustic survey specialists for work aboard research vessels

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

Shoreside processing/analysis of acoustic data

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

Social science research & evaluation

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

Stakeholder participation, facilitation & conflict management

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

Communications & engagement through the arts

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0457b3
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021967-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services


CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,000,000 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jul 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jul 20242 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Natural Heritage
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Postcode Area
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
34
Supplier Names

ABPmer

APEM Ltd

Aqualicense Limited

Aquatera Ltd

Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (The James Hutton Institute)

British Trust for Ornithology

Bruizer

Colin Moore

Crangon Ltd

DWS Associates Limited

Dialogue Matters Ltd

EGS (International) Ltd

Environmental Resources Management Ltd

Envision Marine Ltd.

Freedom Diving Limited

Fugro GB Marine Limited

Heriot-Watt University

HiDef Aerial Surveying

Intertek Energy & Water Consultancy Services

Kinharvie

Marine Biological Association (MBA)

Max & Sian Carstairs Ecological Consultants

Ocean Ecology

Ocean Science Consulting Limited

Precision Marine Survey Ltd

SAMS Applied Marine Science Enterprise Limited

Sea Watch Foundation

Seastar Survey

Shetland UHI

The Natural Power Consultants Limited

The Surefoot Effect

Thomson Environmental Consultants

UHI Shetland

University of Hull (Hull Marine Laboratory)

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