Tender

The Value of Wild Salmon in Scotland

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Tender

23 Oct 2023 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, as the buying organisation, has initiated a tender for a research project titled "The Value of Wild Salmon in Scotland." This tender falls under the services category and is currently in the active stage. The project involves estimating the social and economic contributions of salmon in Scotland, with a total value of £80,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with electronic submission required. The deadline for tender submission is set for November 17, 2023. The project will be conducted within Scotland, specifically focusing on the study of wild salmon, providing opportunities for businesses in the research and environmental sectors.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in research, environmental studies, and consultancy services to engage and compete for the tender. Companies with expertise in economic analysis, natural capital assessment, and social research methods are well-suited for this project. The buyer, the Scottish Government, has outlined specific criteria related to economic and technical capabilities for potential bidders to meet, highlighting the importance of quality, environmental management, and financial stability. The project aims to assess the value of wild salmon in Scotland comprehensively, providing insights into the ecosystem services and economic significance of this iconic species.

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Notice Title

The Value of Wild Salmon in Scotland

Notice Description

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate invites a tender submission for a research project being commissioned titled 'The Value of Wild Salmon in Scotland'. This work will provide robust estimates of the social, and economic contribution of salmon fishing, and the presence of salmon, in Scotland, as well as the ecosystem service benefits provided by these fish. The approach is expected to involve traditional economic analysis as well as natural capital and social research methods.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate invites a tender submission for a research project being commissioned titled 'The Value of Wild Salmon in Scotland'. This work will provide robust estimates of the social, and economic contribution of salmon fishing, and the presence of salmon, in Scotland, as well as the ecosystem service benefits provided by these fish. The approach is expected to involve traditional economic analysis as well as natural capital and social research methods. Wild Atlantic salmon (herein after referred to as salmon) are an iconic species, a key component of Scotland's natural and cultural heritage, and are the foundation for globally renowned recreational fisheries. However, the number of salmon returning to Scottish rivers has been in decline since the early 1970s; a trend that is repeated across the species' North Atlantic distribution. Accordingly, they are now the focus of widespread, coordinated actions and interventions, to ensure their protection and recovery. Salmon have been at the forefront of recent Scottish Government policies, but it is recognised that there are other freshwater and migratory fish species of importance for recreational fishing and the wider environmental benefits they provide, including sea trout, whose populations are also in decline. Recent years have seen reported catches of both salmon and sea trout at their lowest since records began in 1952 . This study should focus on wild salmon as a minimum, but may include sea trout and brown trout where appropriate.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000748288
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491051
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

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


CPV Codes

72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services

79311400 - Economic research services

79315000 - Social research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Nov 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Dec 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 1-2 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Diane Schumacher
Contact Email
diane.schumacher@gov.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH11 3XD
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Sighthill/Gorgie
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh South West

Further Information

Notice Documents

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