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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process titled "Tagging and Tracking of Piscivorous Birds in Scottish Rivers". This tender falls under public services within the environmental services industry category, aimed at deploying GPS GSM bird tags on two Scottish rivers. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender currently active and expected to conclude with the contracting process. The award date was March 18, 2021, and the contract is valued at £22,497. The primary phase of this contract concerns assessing the movement and behaviour of piscivorous birds during the salmon smolt migration period in April and May.

This contract presents an excellent opportunity for businesses involved in environmental monitoring, wildlife research, or GPS technology to participate. Companies with experience in employing tracking technologies or those with environmental consultancy capabilities would be particularly well-suited for this tender. Engaging in such projects can enhance a company's visibility in the ecological sector and foster growth through collaboration with government agencies like the Scottish Government.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Tagging and Tracking of Piscivorous Birds in Scottish Rivers

Notice Description

The Scottish Ministers wish to deploy a total of twenty GPS GSM bird tags on up 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).

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers wish to deploy a total of twenty GPS GSM bird tags on up 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).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000636469
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR411300
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
Large

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
£27,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£22,497 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Apr 20215 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2020Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 Mar 20215 years ago
Contract Period
11 Jan 2021 - 31 Oct 2021 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
G2 8EA
Postcode Area
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

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

Further Information

Notice Documents

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