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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is soliciting tenders for a project titled "Understanding the Potential Scale of Seaweed-Based Industries in Scotland," aimed at assessing the development of local seaweed industries and their broader economic and environmental impacts. This open tender falls under the services category and is located in Scotland. The tender period ended on 6th November 2019, leading to the contract award on 3rd February 2020, with a total contract value of £63,596. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers.

This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for businesses engaged in marine resources, environmental consulting, and associated research services. Companies with expertise in sustainable aquaculture, marine biology, or ecological assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses proficient in data analysis and economic impact studies can leverage their capabilities to contribute meaningfully to the Scottish Government's objectives in harnessing seaweed resources.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Understanding the Potential Scale of Seaweed-Based Industries in Scotland

Notice Description

The Scottish Government is in the process of building its evidence base to understand how local seaweed-based industries may develop based on resources (harvest from the wild, farmed or imported from other countries) that could be available to businesses that locate in Scotland, and their potential impacts on the environment and the economy, and wider consequences for society.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is in the process of building its evidence base to understand how local seaweed-based industries may develop based on resources (harvest from the wild, farmed or imported from other countries) that could be available to businesses that locate in Scotland, and their potential impacts on the environment and the economy, and wider consequences for society.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000601169
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380818
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£63,596 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
6 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
20 Jan 2020 - 9 Jul 2020 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 Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
Postcode Area
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

ABPmer

Further Information

Notice Documents

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