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Eddleston Water Project - Aquatic macroinvertebrate identification

TWEED FORUM

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is led by the Tweed Forum for the "Eddleston Water Project - Aquatic macroinvertebrate identification", which falls under the environmental protection industry category. Located in Melrose, UK, this project aims to identify and analyse aquatic macroinvertebrates as part of a broader initiative on river restoration techniques. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and it is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 18th January 2018. The original tender period concluded on 30th November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in aquatic biology or ecological research. Companies that focus on environmental conservation, habitat restoration, or biodiversity assessments will find this project well-suited for their expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as demonstrated by APEM Ltd, which successfully secured the contract under this open procurement process.

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Notice Title

Eddleston Water Project - Aquatic macroinvertebrate identification

Notice Description

to carry out the identification, and initial analyses and interpretation of aquatic macroinvertebrates as part of the Eddleston Water Project, a major partnership research project to measure the effects of river restoration and natural flood management techniques. This forms part of the research component of the international project Building with Nature (BwN), funded by the Scottish Government and the European Union's INTERREG North Sea Region Programme.

Lot Information

Lot 1

To carry out the identification, and initial analyses and interpretation of aquatic macroinvertebrates as part of the Eddleston Water Project, a major partnership research project to measure the effects of river restoration and natural flood management techniques. This forms part of the research component of the international project Building with Nature (BwN), funded by the Scottish Government and the European Union's INTERREG North Sea Region Programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000518447
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310566
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£41,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
£41,500 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Feb 20188 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Nov 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Jan 20188 years ago
Contract Period
1 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
TWEED FORUM
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
MELROSE
Postcode
TD6 9DJ
Post Town
Galashiels
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM9 Southern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM91 Scottish Borders
Delivery Location
TLM91 Scottish Borders

Local Authority
Scottish Borders
Electoral Ward
Leaderdale and Melrose
Westminster Constituency
Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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