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Assessments of Fisheries Activity and Proposed Management Measures in relation to Inshore Marine Protected Areas

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Award

29 Jan 2025 at 10:34

Tender

01 Jul 2024 at 15:36

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is undertaking a procurement process for assessing fisheries activity and proposed management measures in relation to inshore Marine Protected Areas. This tender is categorized under marine research services and is associated with environmental management, planning, and consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 31st July 2024. The project is to be carried out around Scotland, and contracts are expected to start on 23rd September 2024 and end by 31st May 2025. The budget for this procurement is set at £450,000, and it follows an open procedure method.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in marine research, environmental consultancy, and fisheries management. Companies with robust experience in conducting similar assessments and fulfilling the specified quality management criteria will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The project requires technical expertise in environmental issues consulting, planning, and management, making it an excellent fit for firms with a solid track record in these areas. Businesses with a specific yearly turnover of at least £700,000 and those holding or committing to secure necessary insurances and technical qualifications are encouraged to participate.

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Notice Title

Assessments of Fisheries Activity and Proposed Management Measures in relation to Inshore Marine Protected Areas

Notice Description

As part of the development of fisheries management measures for inshore nature conservation Marine Protected Areas (NCMPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs), the Scottish Government wishes to undertake assessments in relation to commercial fishing activity within the sites ("fisheries assessments"). The Scottish Government has already developed an approach to carrying out assessments which meet our requirements (discussed further below) and is seeking a contractor to undertake these assessments following the Scottish Government's fisheries assessment guidance package.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the development of fisheries management measures for inshore nature conservation Marine Protected Areas (NCMPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs), the Scottish Government wishes to undertake assessments in relation to commercial fishing activity within the sites ("fisheries assessments"). The Scottish Government has already developed an approach to carrying out assessments which meet our requirements (discussed further below) and is seeking a contractor to undertake these assessments following the Scottish Government's fisheries assessment guidance package.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0478e0
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002931-2025
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

90710000 - Environmental management

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£199,752 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
22 Sep 2024 - 31 May 2025 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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEM

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