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Wild Seaweed Harvesting as a Diversification Opportunity for Fishermen

HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the title "Wild Seaweed Harvesting as a Diversification Opportunity for Fishermen" was initiated by Highlands and Islands Enterprise, based in Inverness, UK. This project falls under the services industry category and was conducted using an open procedure procurement method. The procurement stage is complete, concluding with the awarding of the contract on 30th June 2017, with a total value of £159,036. The scope of work centres on investigating the economic feasibility of wild seaweed harvesting, aiming to guide fishermen in potential diversification opportunities.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in marine consultancy, environmental studies, or economic feasibility assessments. Companies with expertise in seaweed harvesting, marine licensing, or sustainable fishing practices would be particularly well-suited to compete. Given that this is a relatively unexplored area in Scotland, businesses that can demonstrate innovative approaches and sustainability will likely find valuable niches to grow their services in this emerging sector.

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Notice Title

Wild Seaweed Harvesting as a Diversification Opportunity for Fishermen

Notice Description

This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. HIE wish to procure an experienced consultant to undertake a programme of work that will investigate the economic feasibility of wild seaweed harvesting as a potential diversification opportunity for fishermen. The project will have three main work streams and the project requires the production of three reports: (i) Seaweed Mapping and Location Guidance (ii) Seaweed Harvesting Guidance and (iii) Marine Licence Scoping and Economic Feasibility.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Wild Seaweed harvesting opportunity has never been looked at in Scotland before; therefore the costs associated with obtaining a marine licence for the activity are relatively unknown and the licencing process untested. In order to begin to understand if Laminaria harvesting has any potential as a diversification opportunity a comprehensive and extensive programme of work is required which will address the issues, barriers, sustainability, environmental impact and costs associated with wild seaweed harvesting. Highlands and Islands Enterprise wish to procure an experienced consultant to undertake a programme of work that will investigate the economic feasibility of wild seaweed harvesting as a potential diversification opportunity for fishermen. The project will have three main work streams and the project requires the production of three reports: (i) Seaweed Mapping and Location Guidance (ii) Seaweed Harvesting Guidance and (iii) Marine Licence Scoping and Economic Feasibility.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000492850
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288213
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£159,036 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Jul 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jun 20178 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
HIGHLANDS AND ISLANDS ENTERPRISE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV2 5NA
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness South
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAMS RESEARCH SERVICES LTD (SRSL

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL288213
    Wild Seaweed Harvesting as a Diversification Opportunity for Fishermen - This is a Contract Award Notice and as such the procurement process has now ended. HIE wish to procure an experienced consultant to undertake a programme of work that will investigate the economic feasibility of wild seaweed harvesting as a potential diversification opportunity for fishermen. The project will have three main work streams and the project requires the production of three reports: (i) Seaweed Mapping and Location Guidance (ii) Seaweed Harvesting Guidance and (iii) Marine Licence Scoping and Economic Feasibility.

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