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Digital Aerial Seabirds and Cetacean Surveys off the east coast of Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

01 Aug 2019 at 00:00

Tender

26 Jun 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently undertaking a public procurement process for a contract titled "Digital Aerial Seabirds and Cetacean Surveys off the east coast of Scotland." This commission, valued at £750,000, focuses on conducting digital aerial seabird surveys in the East of Scotland over a period of 12 months starting from October 2019. The procurement method is open, and the final date for submission of tenders is 26 July 2019. This project aims to enhance data collection and environmental monitoring in the region, specifically off the East Coast.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the environmental consultancy and surveying sectors, to expand their service offerings and contribute to essential conservation efforts. Firms with experience in aerial surveys, ecological assessments, or related technical services would be well suited to compete for this well-funded contract. Companies must demonstrate strong qualifications, with a minimum turnover requirement and expertise in delivering similar services, thereby enabling them to leverage this opportunity for business growth and strategic partnership development.

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Notice Title

Digital Aerial Seabirds and Cetacean Surveys off the east coast of Scotland

Notice Description

The Scottish Government are commissioning digital aerial seabird surveys in the East of Scotland that will take place over 12 months from October 2019.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government are commissioning digital aerial seabird surveys in the East of Scotland that will take place over 12 months from October 2019.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000588910
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG362141
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

60440000 - Aerial and related services

71354500 - Marine survey services

73112000 - Marine research services

79961200 - Aerial photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£750,000 £500K-£1M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
1 Aug 20196 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Jul 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Aug 20196 years ago
Contract Period
10 Sep 2019 - 20 Dec 2020 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Unsuccessful
Lots Status
Unsuccessful
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Dawn Swan
Contact Email
dawn.swan@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412425595

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM7 Eastern Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Further Information

Notice Documents

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