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Provision of Feasibility Report investigating potential reinforcement of the Chough population on Islay and Colonsay.

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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10 Dec 2024 at 14:36

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Tender

30 Sep 2024 at 16:25

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Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) has awarded a contract for the provision of a feasibility report investigating the potential reinforcement of the Chough population on Islay and Colonsay. This contract, classified under environmental services (CPV: 90700000), falls within the services category and is associated with environmental issues consultancy services (CPV: 90713000). The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure. The contract was awarded to the Zoological Society of London on 9th December 2024, with a total contract value of £36,845 GBP. The project is expected to be desk-based and completed by the end of August 2025, focusing on the Isles of Islay and Colonsay, Argyll (region UKM63).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and conservation projects. Companies experienced in conducting feasibility studies and providing detailed cost estimates will find this tender particularly suitable. The winning contractor is expected to produce a comprehensive study to inform a translocation application under the Scottish Code for Conservation Translocations. This contract not only allows businesses to contribute to important environmental conservation efforts but also offers a substantial budget and a prominent role in a project supported by reputable organisations such as ACT and the Scottish Chough Forum (SCF). The project, due for completion by August 2025, provides a platform for businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially secure future contracts in similar environmental initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of Feasibility Report investigating potential reinforcement of the Chough population on Islay and Colonsay.

Notice Description

Argyll & The Isles Coast & Countryside Trust (ACT), in conjunction with the Scottish Chough Forum (SCF), seeks a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake a study which will investigate the feasibility of reinforcing the existing chough population on Islay and Colonsay. We expect the study to be predominately desk based and to be completed by the end of August 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking an experienced contractor to produce a detailed feasibility study, including delivery cost estimates, which will contain sufficient information to fully evaluate the need for and inform a translocation application under the Scottish Code for Conservation Translocations

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04a445
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039770-2024
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,278 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,278 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,845 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2024 - 11 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT)
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
PA31 8SH
Postcode Area
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Zoological Society of London

Further Information

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