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Evidence for Offshore Wind

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

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19 Aug 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Award

19 Oct 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
TenderUpdate

18 Aug 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum
Tender

03 Aug 2023 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded public procurement contracts for the "Evidence for Offshore Wind" project, focusing on seabird foraging behaviour and avian flu. The procurement process is complete, with key stages including tendering, awarding, and contract execution. The awarded contracts cover projects on seabird foraging and Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza, with work focused on the east coast of Scotland. The procurement was managed using an open procedure, ensuring transparency and competitiveness. The project's main categories are services, specifically aligned with general public services and environmental research. Key dates include the signing of the contracts on 4th October 2023 and 17th June 2024, respectively, with the possibility of extensions up to 30th September 2027. The procurement addressed all requirements per the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

This tender presents significant business growth opportunities for organisations specialising in environmental research, data analysis, and avian ecology. Large-scale enterprises and SMEs with expertise in offshore wind energy impacts, seabird foraging analysis, and avian flu research could find this an ideal contract due to its comprehensive requirements and substantial budget allocation of GBP 3,311,500. Companies capable of deploying geo-locators, time-depth recorders, and conducting stable isotope analyses are particularly well-positioned to leverage this opportunity for expansion and increased market presence. The project's extensive duration and the involvement of major entities like the Scottish Government offer a stable and high-impact platform for participating businesses.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evidence for Offshore Wind

Notice Description

Evidence for Offshore Wind;1). Seabird foraging and avian flu

Lot Information

Evidence for Offshore Wind; Potential changes in seabird foraging range and distribution in response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)

"Lot 1 - Evidence for Offshore Wind; Potential changes in seabird foraging range and distribution in response to Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI)", will use tagging data collected by the contractor and existing data collected by others to examine the potential effects of changes in colony size on foraging behaviour and ranges to improve evidence for offshore wind environmental assessments. Data will be collected across as much of the breeding season as is feasible i.e., incubation and chick rearing periods. Data analysis will focus on obtaining information on foraging distributions, ranges, and behaviour and the use of the marine environment. Data on seabird flight heights will also be extracted, analysed, and presented. The project will investigate the relationship between foraging ranges, colony size and prey availability and (where data allow) consider how these may have changed since the HPAI outbreak. Particular attention must be paid to assessing how the results of this study should be reflected in the apportioning approaches used in environmental impact assessments, and any changes to the existing models or parameters used for apportioning. The focus of the project will be the east coast of Scotland, but consideration should be given to other regions of Scotland for inclusion.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: The Authority reserves the right to extend the period of contract for an additional period of up to 6 months ( 1 x 6 months), to no later than 30 September 2027.

Evidence for Offshore Wind; Foraging ecology of guillemots and razorbills in the non-breeding season to understand consequences of potential displacement

This project, "Evidence for Offshore Wind; Foraging ecology of guillemots and razorbills in the non-breeding season to understand consequences of potential displacement", will tag guillemots and razorbills with light-based geolocators (GLS) and time depth recorder (TDR) tags to gather data on foraging distribution and behaviour, during the post-breeding dispersal (July-October) and non-breeding (November-March) seasons. Stable isotope analysis of feathers taken during tagging at the breeding colony will be used in combination with foraging behaviour data to improve understanding of guillemot and razorbill diet outside of the breeding season. This improved understanding will be used to better understand the potential effects of displacement from offshore wind farms during these seasons.. Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options: The Authority reserves the right to extend the period of contract for an additional period of up to 6 months ( 1 x 6 months), to no later than 30 September 2027.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000740318
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG512311
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
Large, SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,311,500 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
£3,311,500 £1M-£10M
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£1,995,030 £1M-£10M

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Aug 20242 years ago
Submission Deadline
4 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Jun 20242 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

Buyer & Supplier

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 8LU
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
2
Supplier Names

RSPB

UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology

Further Information

Notice Documents

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