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Characterising Electromagnetic Fields and Impacts

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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17 Jun 2025 at 12:02

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09 Jan 2025 at 16:03

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, with its central purchasing body located in Glasgow, is behind the public procurement process titled "Characterising Electromagnetic Fields and Impacts" within the environmental consultancy services category. It targets the characterisation of electromagnetic fields (EMF) from subsea cables and their potential impacts on marine species. The procurement, conducted under an open procedure, has reached the award stage, offering opportunities for businesses to deliver high-quality services in understanding and mitigating the environmental impacts of EMFs. The active contract, awarded to Xodus Group, was signed on 2nd June 2025 with a value of £144,352. The work, covering the region of UKM, targets the completion of the project by reviewing current methodologies and assessing their impacts on marine life.

The tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, marine research, and technical evaluation services to demonstrate their expertise. It is particularly suited for businesses with a background in environmental assessment, marine ecology, and sustainable energy development, especially those classified as SMEs. These businesses can benefit from engaging with robust thematic areas like sustainable offshore wind planning and marine environmental protection, facilitating growth through high-profile public sector collaborations. The procurement encourages contributions that enhance understanding and offer recommendations for improved environmental management techniques, thus opening avenues for future projects involving sustainable development initiatives.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Characterising Electromagnetic Fields and Impacts

Notice Description

A Targeted Approach To Characterising EMF From Subsea Cables and Understanding Potential Impacts on Fish and Benthic Species

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is seeking to award a contract to provide a targeted approach to characterising electromagnetic fields (EMF) from subsea cables and their potential impacts on fish and benthic species. The Service Provider will provide a technical but accessible review of present methods employed to characterise EMFs and their effects on species. The review will include an assessment of EMF modelling with relevant cable scenarios, methods to measure EMFs in addition to methods to assess impacts on receptive species, with a suite of associated recommendations. This contract will contribute to the overall understanding of EMF emissions and how species effects may be assessed. This is a precursor to understanding potential population level impacts. The critique of methods, and recommendations will improve subsequent efforts to experimentally assess effects on marine species and support future planning and consenting of sustainable offshore wind.

Options: The contract value is not anticipated to exceed 145,000 GBP inclusive of optional extensions. In accordance with Regulation 72(1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the volume of services may be modified at the sole discretion of the Purchaser from the estimated volume specified in the contract. The Pricing Schedule of the Contract provides a mechanism to manage adjustment the services IF required.

Renewal: The Purchaser reserves the right extend the contract for a period of up to 3 months.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ceb4
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032898-2025
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£144,352 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Jun 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jun 20251 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

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Xodus Group

Further Information

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