Award

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

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

15 Apr 2022 at 00:00

Tender

02 Nov 2021 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for a project titled "Tagging and Tracking of Pre-Smolts and Smolts in Scottish Rivers". This project falls under the services category, focusing on natural resource management within Scotland. The procurement method is open, and the tender period ended on 2nd December 2021, while the award period commenced on the same day. The groundwork of the project involves deploying acoustic receivers and tagging salmon smolts to assess their movement and survival in riverine environments, with work set to take place in four specific rivers across Scotland. The total contract value is £141,000, with delivery locations throughout Scotland.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental consultancy, aquatic research, or technology services related to wildlife tracking and monitoring. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with relevant expertise in acoustic telemetry, ecological studies, or fisheries management would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The successful bidder will need to demonstrate a robust understanding of requirements and a proven track record in delivering similar projects, allowing businesses to showcase their capabilities in environmental stewardship and sustainable practices.

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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-r6ebe6-0000672405
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446249
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

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
£141,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£140,068 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Apr 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
13 Jan 2022 - 31 May 2022 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
Bob McLeod
Contact Email
bob.mcleod@gov.scot, douglas.martin@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312443567, +44 1412425962

Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Post Town
Aberdeen
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

THE TWEED FOUNDATION

Further Information

Notice Documents

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