Award

Framework agreement for the delivery of beaver advice and management interventions

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Jun 2021 at 00:00

Tender

09 Mar 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Natural Heritage is currently engaged in a procurement process for a framework agreement titled "Framework agreement for the delivery of beaver advice and management interventions." This initiative falls within the environmental protection industry and is located in Tayside, UK. The procurement method employed is selective, specifically a restricted procedure. The tender was active as of March 9, 2021, with a deadline for submissions set for April 8, 2021. The agreement anticipates a duration of up to three years, contingent on performance, with a total estimated value of £150,000.

This procurement opportunity presents significant potential for business growth, particularly for SMEs with expertise in environmental consultancy, wildlife management, and ecological services. Businesses well-suited to compete include those specialising in beaver ecology, land management advice, and implementing mitigation strategies to manage the impacts of beaver activity. The successful suppliers, Beaver Trust and Fishinguide Scotland, are expected to engage in various interventions and advisory roles under this framework, thus opening avenues for additional consultative and management project opportunities in the sector.

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Notice Title

Framework agreement for the delivery of beaver advice and management interventions

Notice Description

NatureScot wish to appoint one or more consultants to a framework agreement for the delivery of beaver advice and management interventions in Tayside and other catchments where beavers are present. The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 3 years (expected to commence June 2021). This Notice is Stage 1 of a two-stage procurement process.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The framework agreement will include a range of advisory and management works. The key objectives are: - to advise NatureScot and clients on techniques and options open to them to lawfully manage the impacts of beaver activity on their land, and to provide advice on appropriate mitigation and wider land management approaches that may help to reduce conflicts. - following an agreed approach with the land manager and NatureScot, implement a range of management interventions. Services covered by the framework include: 1. Beaver ecology and land management advice 2. Advice on the interaction between beavers and fisheries, and appropriate mitigation 3. Tree protection using weld mesh and WOBRA deterrent paint (under NatureScot permissions) 4. Dam modification (dam notching; installing flow devices) 5. Beaver exclusion (beaver-proof fencing; lodge exclusion; culvert protection) 6. River restoration, river/flood bank protection and water margin management works 7. Riparian planting 8. Advice on financial support for environmental measures 9. Trapping and transporting beavers as part of translocation projects. Full details will be provided to candidates short-listed to Stage 2 (Invitation to Tender).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000646499
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417846
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Restricted procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£150,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Apr 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20214 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
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
contract.advertising@nature.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463725097

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM2 Highlands and Islands
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM20 Highlands and Islands
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
2
Supplier Names

BEAVER TRUST

FISHINGUIDE SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409019
    Framework agreement for the delivery of beaver advice and management interventions - NatureScot wish to appoint one or more consultants to a framework agreement for the delivery of beaver advice and management interventions in Tayside and other catchments where beavers are present. The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 3 years (expected to commence June 2021). This Notice is Stage 1 of a two-stage procurement process.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN417846
    Framework agreement for the delivery of beaver advice and management interventions - NatureScot wish to appoint one or more consultants to a framework agreement for the delivery of beaver advice and management interventions in Tayside and other catchments where beavers are present. The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 3 years (expected to commence June 2021). This Notice is Stage 1 of a two-stage procurement process.

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