Award

Production of Cumulative Effects Framework for Key Ecological Receptors

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

Award

30 Jul 2020 at 00:00

TenderUpdate

12 Dec 2019 at 00:00

Tender

13 Nov 2019 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government seeking services for the "Production of Cumulative Effects Framework for Key Ecological Receptors." This initiative falls under the general public services category and is based in Scotland. The tender is currently at the Award stage, having been signed on 22 July 2020, with its total contract value amounting to £374,989.90. This project aimed to establish a cumulative effects framework that collates the anticipated impacts of ongoing and forthcoming projects, ensuring that the assessments are reliable and comprehensive.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in ecological assessment, environmental consultancy, and project management. Companies capable of providing a detailed understanding of environmental impacts and those with a track record in handling similar projects would be notably well-suited to compete. Smaller firms with expertise in environmental science and ecology are also encouraged to participate due to the open procurement method employed by the Scottish Government, which allows for broad competition.

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Notice Title

Production of Cumulative Effects Framework for Key Ecological Receptors

Notice Description

The aim of the CEF is to provide a baseline of current effects on to which are added the effects estimated any by a new project or projects to produce a cumulative effects total. The baseline will be updated as new projects are brought into the planning system. The project purpose is not to replace individual project-level assessment estimates of their potential effects. Crucially, the CEF tool developed must be capable of delivering estimated project level and cumulative effects, rather than simply the principles for doing so, and be able to demonstrate this functionality within the project timescales.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the CEF is to provide a baseline of current effects on to which are added the effects estimated any by a new project or projects to produce a cumulative effects total. The baseline will be updated as new projects are brought into the planning system. The project purpose is not to replace individual project-level assessment estimates of their potential effects. Crucially, the CEF tool developed must be capable of delivering estimated project level and cumulative effects, rather than simply the principles for doing so, and be able to demonstrate this functionality within the project timescales.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000604359
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391612
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
SME

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

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£374,989 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jul 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Dec 2019Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Jul 20205 years ago
Contract Period
3 Feb 2020 - 20 Sep 2021 1-2 years
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, Neil Mactavish
Contact Email
alistair.thompson@gov.scot, bob.mcleod@gov.scot, neil.mactavish@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 131, +44 1312441688

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH6 6QQ
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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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