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Tender

10 Jan 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently seeking tenders for the project titled "Tagging and Tracking of Piscivorous Birds in Scottish Rivers." This initiative falls under the general public services category and aims to deploy thirty GPS GSM tags to monitor the behaviour of piscivorous birds during salmon smolt migration, primarily around April and May. The tender is active, with a submission deadline of 29 January 2020, and work is expected to commence shortly thereafter, lasting until 31 December 2021. The entire process follows an open procurement method, and bidders must submit their proposals electronically.

This tender presents valuable opportunities for businesses specialising in wildlife tracking, environmental consultancy, or GPS technology services. Companies with experience in ornithology, river management, or ecological studies would particularly benefit by participating in this procurement process. Bidders are required to demonstrate relevant experience, financial stability, and to hold specific insurances, making this an ideal opportunity for competitive firms looking to expand their portfolios in environmental monitoring and conservation efforts.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tagging and Tracking of Piscivorous Birds in Scottish Rivers

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers wish to deploy thirty GPS GSM tags on two Scottish rivers. The principle requirement of the work will be to assess the movement and behaviour of piscivorous birds in riverine environments during the period of salmon smolt migration (focussed around April and May) and to understand the consequences of management procedures such as bird scaring.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers wish to deploy thirty GPS GSM tags on two Scottish rivers. The principle requirement of the work will be to assess the movement and behaviour of piscivorous birds in riverine environments during the period of salmon smolt migration (focussed around April and May) and to understand the consequences of management procedures such as bird scaring.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000609301
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376807
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract 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

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

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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

32342400 - Acoustic devices

35121600 - Tags

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£37,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jan 20206 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Jan 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
2 Mar 2020 - 31 Dec 2021 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

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
Not specified
Postcode Area
Not specified
Country
Not specified

Major Region (ITL 1)
Not specified
Basic Region (ITL 2)
Not specified
Small Region (ITL 3)
Not specified
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Not specified
Electoral Ward
Not specified
Westminster Constituency
Not specified

Further Information

Notice Documents

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