Award

Collection of Seabird Flight Height Data at an Operational Windfarm using Aircraft Mounted Lidar

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

06 Jul 2021 at 00:00

Tender

10 Nov 2020 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is currently engaged in a procurement process for the contract titled "Collection of Seabird Flight Height Data at an Operational Windfarm using Aircraft Mounted Lidar". This initiative falls under the general public services category and is based around the Scottish coastline. The procurement stage for this tender is in its award phase, following the completion of the project with an award value of £317,965. The tender was officially initiated on 6th July 2021, with the contract signed on 8th June 2021, indicating progression towards finalising the contract obligations.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental monitoring and data collection, particularly those specialising in LiDAR technology or related fields. Companies that can provide high-quality data analysis or have experience with ecological assessments would be well-suited to compete in this market. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as evidenced by the small bids submitted during the process. This project not only supports growth but also aligns with increasing demands for sustainable practices within the wind energy sector.

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Notice Title

Collection of Seabird Flight Height Data at an Operational Windfarm using Aircraft Mounted Lidar

Notice Description

This project will use aircraft mounted LiDAR technology, to collect measurements of seabird flight heights for individual species to allow production of flight height distributions for use in CRM, and the comparison of flight heights with e.g. distance from a wind farm and individual wind turbine generators.

Lot Information

Lot 1

This project will use aircraft mounted LiDAR technology, to collect measurements of seabird flight heights for individual species to allow production of flight height distributions for use in CRM, and the comparison of flight heights with e.g. distance from a wind farm and individual wind turbine generators.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000635687
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420356
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
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

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


CPV Codes

60440000 - Aerial and related services

71354500 - Marine survey services

73112000 - Marine research services

79961200 - Aerial photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£385,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£317,965 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
6 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 6-12 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
paul.packett@gov.scot, spoeprocurement@scotland.gsi.gov.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1412425466, +44 1412425962

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
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
TLM Scotland

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEM

Further Information

Notice Documents

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