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Provision of a Seaweed Farming Feasibility Study

Argyll and Bute Council

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

16 Nov 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Mar 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, titled "Provision of a Seaweed Farming Feasibility Study," is being conducted by Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, UK. This public procurement falls under the services category and utilizes an open procedure for submissions. The tender was initiated on 7th March 2018, with the bid deadline set for 4th April 2018. The project aims to assess the feasibility of establishing a seaweed farm in Argyll and Bute, investigating costs, timelines, challenges, and available resources. The contract resulting from this tender is valued at £120,000, and the award was made in October 2018, with ongoing active status.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the environmental consultancy and marine services sectors. Companies with expertise in feasibility studies, sustainable agriculture, or aquaculture would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially if they have a track record of delivering community benefits and supporting local economic development. The focus on community engagement and targeted support for small and medium enterprises further opens the door for innovative and socially responsible businesses to establish partnerships and expand their service offerings within the region.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Provision of a Seaweed Farming Feasibility Study

Notice Description

The provision of a feasibility study will look at costs, timelines, challenges, opportunities, recommendations and importantly available resources in Argyll and Bute for each stage of setting up a seaweed farm.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Seaweed Farming Feasibility Study in Argyll and Bute

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000529867
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337368
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

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

CPV Codes

71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis

79314000 - Feasibility study

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£120,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£111,870 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
16 Nov 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jun 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Argyll and Bute Council
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LOCHGILPHEAD
Postcode
PA31 8RT
Postcode Area
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute
Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SAMS Research Services Ltd (SRSL)

Further Information

Notice Documents

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