Award

A New Application for Automated Video Identification of Marine Species

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently at the Award stage of a procurement process titled "A New Application for Automated Video Identification of Marine Species." This project falls under the goods category, specifically aimed at providing a machine learning tool to automate data extraction from marine video footage. The contract, valued at £53,700, was signed on 22nd February 2021, with the project's delivery location specified as Montrose. The procurement method utilised was an open procedure, allowing broad participation from potential suppliers.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in technology and environmental monitoring, particularly those experienced in machine learning and video analysis. Companies that have the ability to develop user-friendly applications and possess a strong technical foundation would be well-suited to compete for this contract. Furthermore, businesses that can provide innovative solutions for data extraction and analysis from marine environments may find alignment with the project's objectives, granting them a competitive edge in this procurement opportunity.

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Notice Title

A New Application for Automated Video Identification of Marine Species

Notice Description

The aim of this project is to provide a user-friendly, machine learning tool to automate data extraction from underwater and overhead video footage produced by Marine Scotland and our data suppliers. The tool will include an algorithm training function and the project will build upon the findings and recommendations of the previous work (Blowers et al., 2020).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of this project is to provide a user-friendly, machine learning tool to automate data extraction from underwater and overhead video footage produced by Marine Scotland and our data suppliers. The tool will include an algorithm training function and the project will build upon the findings and recommendations of the previous work (Blowers et al., 2020).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000635441
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411304
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

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


CPV Codes

32333000 - Video recording or reproducing apparatus

35123500 - Video identification systems

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£65,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£53,700 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Feb 20215 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 31 Mar 2021 1-6 months
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
Not specified
Contact Email
angus.mackenzie2@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1412420133

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
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
TLM71 Angus and Dundee City

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UEA CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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