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Provision of GPS tags with Mobile Data Transfer for assessing bird movements and behaviour

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is undertaking a procurement process titled "Provision of GPS tags with Mobile Data Transfer for assessing bird movements and behaviour," aimed at acquiring up to 60 GPS tags with GSM (mobile network) capabilities to monitor piscivorous bird movements, particularly in riverine environments. This process is currently in the award stage, following its tender initiation. The deadline for bid submissions was set for 28th November 2019, with the contract value amounting to £62,000. The delivery of the goods will take place in Scotland, indicating a focus on ecological monitoring within the region.

This tender provides significant growth opportunities for businesses in the technology and environmental sectors, particularly those specialising in GPS technology and environmental data collection services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in such technologies, as well as those able to meet the specific economic and technical requirements detailed in the tender, are likely to be well-positioned to compete effectively. This procurement not only offers a chance to partake in public contracts but also to contribute to environmental conservation efforts through innovative tracking solutions.

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Notice Title

Provision of GPS tags with Mobile Data Transfer for assessing bird movements and behaviour

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers wish to purchase a maximum of 60 GPS tags with GSM (mobile network) data transfer capability. The principle requirement of the tags will be to track the movement of piscivorous birds (primarily goosanders (Mergus merganser), but potentially also red-breasted mergansers (Mergus serrator) and great cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo) in riverine environments.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers wish to purchase a maximum of 60 GPS tags with GSM (mobile network) data transfer capability. The principle requirement of the tags will be to track the movement of piscivorous birds (primarily goosanders (Mergus merganser), but potentially also red-breasted mergansers (Mergus serrator) and great cormorants (Phalacrocorax carbo) in riverine environments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000602723
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380821
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Goods
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment

35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services


CPV Codes

32342400 - Acoustic devices

35121600 - Tags

77700000 - Services incidental to fishing

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£62,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£48,250 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
17 Feb 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Nov 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
7 Jan 20206 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2019 - 31 Mar 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
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, suzanne.reid@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567, +44 1412420231

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
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

PATHTRACK

Further Information

Notice Documents

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