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Seabird colony counts, to improve offshore wind environmental assessments and understanding the effects of avian influenza

Scottish Government

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27 Mar 2025 at 15:30

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11 Jul 2024 at 10:48

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is seeking an external service provider to undertake seabird colony counts as part of their environmental consultancy services. This project, aimed at improving offshore wind environmental assessments and understanding the effects of avian influenza, falls under the 'Environmental issues consultancy services' category (CPV Code 90713000). The procurement process follows an open procedure and is currently in the active stage, with a submission deadline of 15 August 2024. The contract is based in the UKM region of Scotland with a projected contract period of 870 days and a potential extension of up to six months, ending no later than 30 September 2027. The total project value is estimated at GBP 516,137.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy and research, particularly those with experience in wildlife monitoring and management. Companies specialising in avian biology, offshore environmental impacts, and data analysis for ecological assessments will find this tender well-suited to their expertise. The project requires a thorough understanding of supply chain management and environmental management practices. Businesses providing competitive responses to selection criteria like financial stability, staff qualifications, and adherence to public liability insurance standards are encouraged to participate. This contract also promotes fair work principles and community benefits, making it attractive for businesses committed to ethical practices and local community engagement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Seabird colony counts, to improve offshore wind environmental assessments and understanding the effects of avian influenza

Notice Description

Undertake seabird colony counts, providing evidence to increase our understanding of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) impacts on Scottish seabird populations in relation to offshore wind consenting

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a single contract with an external service provider for the provision of Seabird Colony Counts, to improve offshore wind environmental assessments and understanding the effects of avian influenza. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: The Authority reserves the right to extend the period of contract for an additional period of up to 6 months ( 1 x 6 months), to no later than 30 September 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047c87
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/011607-2025
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£516,137 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Mar 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

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