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Assessments of Fisheries Activity and Proposed Management Measures in relation to Inshore Marine Protected Areas

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

29 Jan 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

01 Jul 2024 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for "Assessments of Fisheries Activity and Proposed Management Measures in relation to Inshore Marine Protected Areas," within the general public services industry category. This procurement, valued at GBP 199,752.76, involves assessments related to commercial fishing activities around Scotland and follows the completion of the tender. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 6th December 2024, with the Scottish Government acting as the central purchasing body in Aberdeen, orchestrating the process. APEM Ltd, a large organisation based in Stockport, has been awarded the contract, which initiated on 29th January 2025. The comprehensive assessment will cover the Northern Conservation Marine Protected Areas, Special Areas of Conservation, and Special Protection Areas guided by Scottish Government's fisheries assessment package.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental assessments, marine biology, and fisheries management. Companies with expertise in these areas and previous experience in similar large-scale environmental projects would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement focuses on delivering quality, understanding, and adherence to specific guidelines, which means businesses with strong technical and financial credentials will have an advantage. This tender also emphasises the importance of technical facilities and quality management procedures, offering a chance for businesses meeting these criteria to expand their portfolios through significant government contracts.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessments of Fisheries Activity and Proposed Management Measures in relation to Inshore Marine Protected Areas

Notice Description

As part of the development of fisheries management measures for inshore nature conservation Marine Protected Areas (NCMPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs), the Scottish Government wishes to undertake assessments in relation to commercial fishing activity within the sites ("fisheries assessments"). The Scottish Government has already developed an approach to carrying out assessments which meet our requirements (discussed further below) and is seeking a contractor to undertake these assessments following the Scottish Government's fisheries assessment guidance package.

Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the development of fisheries management measures for inshore nature conservation Marine Protected Areas (NCMPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs), the Scottish Government wishes to undertake assessments in relation to commercial fishing activity within the sites ("fisheries assessments"). The Scottish Government has already developed an approach to carrying out assessments which meet our requirements (discussed further below) and is seeking a contractor to undertake these assessments following the Scottish Government's fisheries assessment guidance package.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000771122
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522744
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

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

90710000 - Environmental management

90712000 - Environmental planning

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£450,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£199,752 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
29 Jan 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
23 Sep 2024 - 31 May 2025 6-12 months
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
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEM Ltd

Further Information

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