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Consultancy Services - to deliver an Economic Feasibility Study on Seaweed

CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The Crown Estate Scotland is seeking consultancy services to deliver an Economic Feasibility Study on seaweed cultivation as part of its procurement process. This tender, titled "Consultancy Services - to deliver an Economic Feasibility Study on Seaweed", is located in Edinburgh, Scotland, and falls under the services category. The open procurement method was implemented, with the tender period closing on 30 September 2020. The awarded contract values £13,500 and was signed on 9 October 2020.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in economic feasibility studies and agricultural innovation in seaweed cultivation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that focus on environmental sustainability and have a strong understanding of market analysis and community-based agricultural projects would be ideally positioned to compete in this procurement. Engaging in this project could enhance their portfolios and support future business development initiatives in the burgeoning seaweed sector.

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Notice Title

Consultancy Services - to deliver an Economic Feasibility Study on Seaweed

Notice Description

Consultancy Services to deliver an economic feasibility study for an identified community-based seaweed cultivation & supply scenario

Lot Information

Lot 1

In November 2019 Argyll and Bute Council published their Seaweed Farming Feasibility Report ('SFFP') on a study "to determine the feasibility and opportunities for establishing a seaweed cultivation industry in the region and the markets potential growers could access" Crown Estate Scotland now wishes to procure consultancy services to test the economic recommendations of the published report with a scenario-based study of confirmed participants, development type(s) and end products that can provide a focus for future business development measures and associated support.

Options: any related (additional or supplementary) work which may be required within a 12 month period to be included within rate card

Renewal: any related (additional or supplementary) work which may be required within a 12 month period to be included within rate card

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000627020
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT397160
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

03313300 - Seaweeds

73210000 - Research consultancy services

77800000 - Aquaculture services

77810000 - Mariculture services

79311400 - Economic research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£15,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£13,500 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20205 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Oct 20205 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND
Contact Name
Procurement Manager
Contact Email
maurice.mcteague@crownestatescotland.com
Contact Phone
+44 1314607657

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH4 3BJ
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
Inverleith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENCAPE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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