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Seabird Tracking Equipment

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

20 Apr 2020 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

07 Jan 2020 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for the acquisition of seabird tracking equipment as part of a broad scale monitoring initiative in Scottish waters. This tender, titled "Seabird Tracking Equipment," falls under the goods category and is located in Scotland. The procurement method is open, allowing all interested suppliers to participate, with a tender period that ended on 27th January 2020. Key organisations involved include the Scottish Government, which serves as the buyer, and various suppliers who have submitted bids. The awards for the contract were announced in March 2020, with multiple lots specified for different seabird species requiring distinct tracking equipment.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in wildlife tracking technology, electronics manufacturing, or environmental monitoring tools. Businesses that can provide innovative tracking solutions or have experience in supplying similar equipment will be well-positioned to compete. The contract value is substantial, amounting to £75,000, indicating a robust market for suppliers that can meet the rigorous specifications outlined in the tender documents. Additionally, SMEs with relevant capabilities may find this tender particularly accessible, as the procurement process aims to encourage participation from diverse suppliers.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Seabird Tracking Equipment

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

Lot Information

Tracking equipment for great black-backed gull

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

Tracking equipment for European shag

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

Tracking equipment for Herring Gull

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

Tracking equipment for Leach's Storm Petrel and European Storm Petrel (breeding season)

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

Tracking equipment for Leach's Storm Petrel and European Storm Petrel (non-breeding season/year round)

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

Tracking equipment for Manx shearwater (breeding season)

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

Tracking equipment for Manx shearwater (non-breeding season/year round)

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

Tracking equipment for medium bodied seabirds (non-breeding season/year round)

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000609203
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385309
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
£75,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£46,815 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Apr 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
27 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 20206 years ago
Contract Period
27 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

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
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
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
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

British Trust for Ornithology

Pathtrack Limited

Further Information

Notice Documents

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