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CR/2018/03 - Providing the evidence base for the development of a Fire Danger Rating System...

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for the project titled "Providing the evidence base for the development of a Fire Danger Rating System." This project, which falls under the services industry category, is intended to adapt the Canadian Fire Weather Index to the specific conditions in Scotland. Currently in the active tender stage, the submission deadline for bids is 6th November 2018, with the bid opening occurring on the same day. The procurement follows an open procedure, inviting all interested parties to participate, with the contract worth approximately £169,856.12, having been awarded to the James Hutton Institute on 7th February 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in research, fire safety, and environmental modelling, particularly those that can demonstrate expertise in fire science, vegetation ecology, and meteorology. Companies interested in this project should consider forming collaborative partnerships to meet the diverse range of skills required to fulfil the project's objectives. Such collaboration may provide access to larger contracts and enhance reputational growth within the public sector.

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Notice Title

CR/2018/03 - Providing the evidence base for the development of a Fire Danger Rating System...

Notice Description

The research aim of this research project is to provide a robust and functional basis for adaptation of the Canadian Fire Weather Index (FWI) system to Scottish conditions.

Lot Information

Lot 1

Develop realistic fuel models for relevant vegetation fuel types, incorporating: i) diurnal, seasonal and annual variability of fuel moisture content in different types of live and dead vegetation; ii) physical and physiological factors that influence this variability iii) spatial variability in distribution of vegetation types. Identify threshold values for ignition of relevant vegetation fuel types. Calibrate FWI codes against fire incidence data.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000560371
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344975
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

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£169,856 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Feb 20197 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2018Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Feb 20197 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

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
buildingstandards@gov.scot, maryanne.mcgoldrick@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312446537, +44 1312447556

Buyer Location

Locality
LIVINGSTON
Postcode
EH54 6GA
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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