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Tagging and Tracking of Pre-Smolts and Smolts in Scottish Rivers

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

25 Jan 2021 at 00:00

Tender

04 Nov 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a public procurement process titled "Tagging and Tracking of Pre-Smolts and Smolts in Scottish Rivers". This initiative, classified under the services industry category, aims to deploy acoustic receivers and tag juvenile salmon in rivers around Scotland to assess their movement and survival rates. The procurement method specified for this tender is an open procedure, and while the tender period ended on 4 December 2020, it was subsequently cancelled. Potential bidders are encouraged to consider locations in various rivers throughout Scotland for service delivery.

This tender presents an opportunity for environmental and ecological consultancy firms, research institutions, and technology providers specialising in acoustic tracking and aquatic studies. Businesses that can demonstrate relevant experience, possess necessary technical qualifications, and meet financial criteria would be well-positioned to compete for similar future contracts. The emphasis on quality assurance and demonstrated understanding of project requirements suggests that firms with robust project management frameworks and previous experience in similar ecological projects will be best suited to succeed in this space.

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Notice Title

Tagging and Tracking of Pre-Smolts and Smolts in Scottish Rivers

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers wish to deploy acoustic receivers and tag pre-smolts and smolts in four Scottish rivers. The principle requirement of the work will be to assess the movement and losses of salmon smolts in riverine environments and to understand the consequences of different procedures and equipment on spatial patterns of apparent minimal survival.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers wish to deploy acoustic receivers and tag pre-smolts and smolts in four Scottish rivers. The principle requirement of the work will be to assess the movement and losses of salmon smolts in riverine environments and to understand the consequences of different procedures and equipment on spatial patterns of apparent minimal survival.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000635259
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN404920
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
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

98360000 - Marine services

98361000 - Aquatic marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£145,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Jan 20215 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 31 May 2021 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Cancelled
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Unsuccessful
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, paul.packett@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567, +44 1412425962

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Further Information

Notice Documents

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