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Expanding the Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

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23 Apr 2026 at 13:26

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Tender

26 Sep 2025 at 09:12

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is actively involved in a public procurement process titled "Expanding the Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds," focusing on survey services within the environmental sector. The project aims to develop plans for compensatory measures concerning marine bird species impacted by offshore wind developments. This initiative is being conducted in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of Edinburgh. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the most recent contract having been signed on 17 April 2026. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, reflecting compliance with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). The contracting process had originally been tendered with competition beginning on 26 September 2025 and submissions concluding on 27 October 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in ecological surveys and environmental management. It particularly suits businesses with the capability to propose viable compensatory measures for seabirds affected by offshore wind farms. Companies with experience in developing and implementing environmentally focused projects, as well as those with a proven track record in subcontracting and partnerships, would find this tender advantageous. The involvement of the Scottish Government highlights the project's importance and potential for additional work packages, should they exceed the initial budget capped at £560,000. The option to extend for a further 10 months, subject to government approval, also offers businesses a chance for long-term engagement and growth.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expanding the Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract(s) with an external service provider for the provision of OWD - Expanding the Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Offshore Wind Directorate is seeking tenderers to expand on the development of implementation plans for a portfolio of compensation measures for marine bird species. The tendered project will expand upon and work in parallel to five active research projects while also guiding the strategic direction of future research for the identification of compensatory measures in Scotland. The collective effort will ensure the identification of compensatory measures that are ecologically, technically, logistically, and financially feasible to be implemented in practice, underpinned by detailed implementation plans developed by the successful tenderer.

Options: There is an option to extend by a further 10 months subject to approval by the Scottish Government. Should additional Work Packages be identified these will be subject to budget approval.

Renewal: There is an option to extend by a further 10 months subject to approval by the Scottish Government should it be deemed necessary.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05a2b1
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037076-2026
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£560,000 £500K-£1M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Apr 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
27 Oct 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Apr 20264 months 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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABPmer

Further Information

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