Planning

Uist Raven Survey

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Planning

04 Apr 2018 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Natural Heritage is initiating a public procurement process for the "Uist Raven Survey," which falls under the environmental protection category. This tender is currently at the planning stage, with the buying organisation located in Inverness, UK. Interested parties must submit relevant supporting information via email by 09:00 on 18 April 2018. The procurement will cover the Western Isles and aims to assess the raven population in the Uists over a period of nine months, starting late May and possibly extending for an additional three months.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental services, particularly those with experience in wildlife surveys and ecological studies. Companies that specialise in ornithology or possess a background in conducting surveys in remote rural areas would be particularly well-suited to compete. By participating in this procurement, businesses can contribute to important ecological research while potentially securing a contract valued under GBP 50,000, which allows for broader competition without the complexities of regulated procurement.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Uist Raven Survey

Notice Description

Like many other areas across Scotland, ravens in the Western Isles often come into conflict with crofters who report damage to livestock and produce. It is important to gain a good understanding of the raven population in the Uists, to help us make more informed decisions in their management. This tender will serve to provide SNH with: - An assessment of the number and size of raven flocks across the Uists. - To investigate arrival and dispersal patterns at roosts.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Raven flocks are often found throughout the year close to breeding sites, but will forage well away from occupied nests and up to 20km from roost sites. Through surveys, feeding Raven flocks can be monitored in the late afternoon, and will indicate the direction of their roost site as dusk approaches. 1. Survey Fortnightly visits to known roost sites and 'cold' checks elsewhere. This will require watching raven flocks in the late afternoon and noting where they go as dusk falls. 2. Site and Timescale Survey will cover South Uist, Benbecula and North Uist. Nine months: Late May to February (with possibility of three month extension).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000538134
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315532
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
4 Apr 20187 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
11 May 2018Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
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
TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar
Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR315532
    Uist Raven Survey - Like many other areas across Scotland, ravens in the Western Isles often come into conflict with crofters who report damage to livestock and produce. It is important to gain a good understanding of the raven population in the Uists, to help us make more informed decisions in their management. This tender will serve to provide SNH with: - An assessment of the number and size of raven flocks across the Uists. - To investigate arrival and dispersal patterns at roosts.

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