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Beaver advice and management

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Natural Heritage, located in Inverness, UK, is seeking services for a project titled "Beaver advice and management" in the environmental protection industry category. The procurement stage is at the award phase as of 2nd July 2024, with a completed status. The project involves establishing a framework agreement with multiple suppliers to provide beaver management advisory services and interventions in specific sites. The deadline for bid submissions was on 10th June 2024.

This tender for "Beaver advice and management" by Scottish Natural Heritage offers opportunities for businesses, particularly small and medium enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in wildlife and land management. Suppliers with skills in providing advisory services and management interventions for beaver mitigation in Scottish regions are encouraged to participate. The procurement method for this open procedure tender allows for a maximum of 20 participants in the framework agreement, paving the way for business growth in ecosystem services and wildlife management sectors.

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Notice Title

Beaver advice and management

Notice Description

NatureScot is looking to continue and expand the beaver management advisory service we offer in Tayside and in other catchments, as the need arises as beavers expand their range. We recognise the need to draw on a wider range of expertise in seeking to explore innovative solutions and maximise opportunities for ecosystem services gain. We wish to establish a framework agreement with a number of suppliers that have the necessary skills and expertise to provide advice and to carry out a range of management interventions as required on specific sites. We wish to grow this area of expertise with a view to beaver mitigation becoming more established within recognised wildlife/land management approaches. Full details are in the Statement of Requirements attached to this Notice.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot is looking to continue and expand the beaver management advisory service we offer in Tayside and in other catchments, as the need arises as beavers expand their range. We recognise the need to draw on a wider range of expertise in seeking to explore innovative solutions and maximise opportunities for ecosystem services gain. We wish to establish a framework agreement with a number of suppliers that have the necessary skills and expertise to provide advice and to carry out a range of management interventions as required on specific sites. We wish to grow this area of expertise with a view to beaver mitigation becoming more established within recognised wildlife/land management approaches. Full details are in the Statement of Requirements attached to this Notice.. All tenders must be submitted via the Public Contracts Scotland portal, using the electronic tender post-box. Please allow sufficient time to upload your documents prior to the stated deadline.

Renewal: Framework ay be extended by a maximum period of 24 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000766120
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508929
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
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

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
2 Jul 20241 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, 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
5
Supplier Names

BABBITY ENVIRONMENTAL

BEAVER TRUST

FOREST RESEARCH

FORTH RIVERS CONSULTING

WALKING-THE-TALK

Further Information

Notice Documents

  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505108
    Beaver advice and management - NatureScot is looking to continue and expand the beaver management advisory service we offer in Tayside and in other catchments, as the need arises as beavers expand their range. We recognise the need to draw on a wider range of expertise in seeking to explore innovative solutions and maximise opportunities for ecosystem services gain. We wish to establish a framework agreement with a number of suppliers that have the necessary skills and expertise to provide advice and to carry out a range of management interventions as required on specific sites. We wish to grow this area of expertise with a view to beaver mitigation becoming more established within recognised wildlife/land management approaches. Full details are in the Statement of Requirements attached to this Notice.
  • https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508929
    Beaver advice and management - NatureScot is looking to continue and expand the beaver management advisory service we offer in Tayside and in other catchments, as the need arises as beavers expand their range. We recognise the need to draw on a wider range of expertise in seeking to explore innovative solutions and maximise opportunities for ecosystem services gain. We wish to establish a framework agreement with a number of suppliers that have the necessary skills and expertise to provide advice and to carry out a range of management interventions as required on specific sites. We wish to grow this area of expertise with a view to beaver mitigation becoming more established within recognised wildlife/land management approaches. Full details are in the Statement of Requirements attached to this Notice.

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