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Provision of Monitoring Services at Loch Ewe

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is overseeing a public procurement process titled "Provision of Monitoring Services at Loch Ewe," aimed at enhancing environmental protection services. This tender falls within the services category and is located in Loch Ewe. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 15 April 2018, with the total contract value set at £125,788. The contract focuses on weekly sample collection and equipment maintenance, with submissions having been previously received electronically by the specified deadlines.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and related services. Companies capable of providing high-quality sampling and equipment maintenance, as well as those with experience in marine environments, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms that meet the Scottish Government's financial and technical criteria, including insurance requirements, are encouraged to participate in future contracts of a similar nature.

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Notice Title

Provision of Monitoring Services at Loch Ewe

Notice Description

The scope of the Contract is to advertise and set up a legal structure on behalf of the Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Scotland a) undertake a weekly sample collection in Loch Ewe from the mouth of the Loch (57deg 50.14' N, 5deg 36.61' W), the samples taken as per the requirements and sent to Marine Scotland, Aberdeen for scientific monitoring, and b) Assistance in deployment of moorings, maintenance of equipment and monitoring of samples, both activites upon a Workboat.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the Contract is to advertise and set up a legal structure on behalf of the Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Scotland a) undertake a weekly sample collection in Loch Ewe from the mouth of the Loch (57deg 50.14' N, 5deg 36.61' W), the samples taken as per the requirements and sent to Marine Scotland, Aberdeen for scientific monitoring, and b) Assistance in deployment of moorings, maintenance of equipment and monitoring of samples, both activites upon a Workboat.

Renewal: Further one year extension available to 31 March 2022.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000529443
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317161
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£125,788 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Mar 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Apr 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 3-4 years
Recurrence
four years after contract awarded

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
carrie.macpherson@gov.scot, kathy.johnston@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312447216, +44 1312447625

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3DG
Post Town
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FV WALRUS

Further Information

Notice Documents

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