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Detection of Unknown Waste Sites using Remote Sensing (RS) Techniques

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency is currently managing a procurement process titled "Detection of Unknown Waste Sites using Remote Sensing (RS) Techniques." This open tender falls under the environmental protection category and is primarily aimed at service provisions in Central Scotland. The submission deadline for bids is 17 April 2018, after which the award period is scheduled to begin on the same day. Businesses interested in this contract should prepare their proposals promptly, adhering to the electronic submission guidelines provided.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services industry, particularly those specialising in remote sensing technologies. Companies with expertise in developing innovative detection systems for illegal waste sites will find this a fitting challenge, enabling them to contribute to critical environmental regulatory efforts. The successful bidder will play a vital role in addressing waste-related crimes, thus positioning themselves as leaders in both environmental enforcement and technological development within the sector.

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Notice Title

Detection of Unknown Waste Sites using Remote Sensing (RS) Techniques

Notice Description

SEPA is seeking an experienced remote sensing (RS)contractor to develop and pilot an innovative RS system to detect illegal waste sites.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As Scotland's principal environmental regulator, the Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is coordinating the Smarter Regulation of Waste in Europe (LIFE SMART Waste) Project [1]. The Project's Action B8: Develop innovative remote sensing techniques, pilot them and produce evaluation and intelligence reports is one of the key deliverables of the LIFE SMART Waste (LSW) Project. SEPA requires an experienced remote sensing contractor to use their previous knowledge and skills of producing remote sensing solutions to develop and pilot an innovative Remote Sensing (RS) approach for the detection of unknown waste sites for a number of challenging waste types. The overarching goal of the LSW Project is to demonstrate innovative ways of understanding, tackling and reducing waste-related crime. Waste criminals are short-changing EU economies, avoiding the costs of legal waste management to make substantial profits from unlawful waste landfills. Attempts at the accurate, prompt and cost-effective detection of illegal waste sites that were previously unknown or unsuspected is a challenge for the government waste management sector. This contract represents an opportunity to use existing RS techniques in an innovative way to solve a major issue in the regulation and enforcement of the waste sector. SEPA are seeking an experienced remote sensing contractor to develop and pilot an innovative RS system to detect illegal waste sites.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000536358
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR352528
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71800000 - Consulting services for water-supply and waste consultancy

79723000 - Waste analysis services

90700000 - Environmental services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
£90,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£96,245 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
26 Apr 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Apr 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
5 Jun 20187 years ago
Contract Period
1 May 2018 - 28 Sep 2018 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Fiona Kemp
Contact Email
fiona.kemp@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1786457700

Buyer Location

Locality
STIRLING
Postcode
FK9 4TZ
Post Town
Falkirk and Stirling
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM0 Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM02 Perth and Kinross, and Stirling
Delivery Location
TLM8 West Central Scotland

Local Authority
Stirling
Electoral Ward
Stirling North
Westminster Constituency
Stirling and Strathallan

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

GAVIA ENVIRONMENTAL

Further Information

Notice Documents

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