Planning

Deer vehicle collisions on the Scottish road network

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Planning

11 Apr 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Natural Heritage is planning a tender titled "Deer vehicle collisions on the Scottish road network" within the industry category of environmental protection. The procurement stage is currently in the planning phase, with an expression of interest deadline set for 30th April 2024. The project involves working with Transport Scotland on investigating Deer Vehicle Collisions and potentially conducting drone counts of deer.

This opportunity is suitable for contractors experienced in using drones for counting deer who wish to be part of future formal procurement exercises. The tender offers a chance to contribute to mitigating Deer Vehicle Collisions on the Scottish road network. Businesses specialising in environmental protection services and drone technology are well-suited to compete and potentially grow their presence in this sector.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Deer vehicle collisions on the Scottish road network

Notice Description

NatureScot and Transport Scotland are working together on a long-standing project investigating Deer Vehicle Collisions (DVCs) on the Scottish road network. The project includes looking at possible mitigation measures to help reduce the number of DVCs. In some situations this may require us to undertake deer counts using drones. We are therefore seeking details of suitably qualified contractors who are familiar with the use of drones for counting deer and who may wish to be contacted as part of any future formal procurement exercise where we require a drone count of deer. Expressions of interest should be submitted, along with a precis of your relevant experience, to dominic.sargent@nature.scot by 30th April 2024. N.B. please ignore the date at Section II.3 below. This is a mandatory field so a date is required, but no Contract Notice will be published as this is not a regulated procurement.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot and Transport Scotland are working together on a long-standing project investigating Deer Vehicle Collisions (DVCs) on the Scottish road network. The project includes looking at possible mitigation measures to help reduce the number of DVCs. In some situations this may require us to undertake deer counts using drones. We are therefore seeking details of suitably qualified contractors who are familiar with the use of drones for counting deer and who may wish to be contacted as part of any future formal procurement exercise where we require a drone count of deer. Expressions of interest should be submitted, along with a precis of your relevant experience, to dominic.sargent@nature.scot by 30th April 2024. N.B. please ignore the date at Section II.3 below. This is a mandatory field so a date is required, but no Contract Notice will be published as this is not a regulated procurement.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000763589
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502904
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

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

CPV Codes

79961200 - Aerial photography services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Apr 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
30 Apr 2024Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
peatlandactiontender@nature.scot
Contact Phone
Not specified

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

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR502904
    Deer vehicle collisions on the Scottish road network - NatureScot and Transport Scotland are working together on a long-standing project investigating Deer Vehicle Collisions (DVCs) on the Scottish road network. The project includes looking at possible mitigation measures to help reduce the number of DVCs. In some situations this may require us to undertake deer counts using drones. We are therefore seeking details of suitably qualified contractors who are familiar with the use of drones for counting deer and who may wish to be contacted as part of any future formal procurement exercise where we require a drone count of deer. Expressions of interest should be submitted, along with a precis of your relevant experience, to dominic.sargent@nature.scot by 30th April 2024. N.B. please ignore the date at Section II.3 below. This is a mandatory field so a date is required, but no Contract Notice will be published as this is not a regulated procurement.

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