Tender

Digital analysis of species-rich grassland

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Tender

30 Jul 2024 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

Scottish Natural Heritage is inviting tenders for a contract titled "Digital analysis of species-rich grassland," focusing on environmental protection services. This procurement is at the "Tender" stage and involves the production of a comprehensive dataset of historical lowland grassland sites. The project is set in Inverness, UKM62 region. Key dates include the submission deadline on 26th August 2024 at 17:00, with the evaluation of bids expected to commence on 27th August 2024. The procurement method is an open procedure and submissions must be made electronically via the Public Contracts Scotland portal.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental data analysis, particularly those experienced with digital datasets and species-rich grassland surveys. Small to mid-sized enterprises, especially those seeking to expand their portfolio in ecological services, would find this project well-suited to their expertise. Engaging with this contract could bolster a company's reputation and provide a gateway for further public sector projects, given the strategic use of the PCS portal to attract a wider supplier base despite the project's relatively modest budget of less than GBP50,000.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Digital analysis of species-rich grassland

Notice Description

NatureScot wish to award a contract for the production of a complete and up-to-date dataset of historical lowland grassland sites. Full details are in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Contract Notice. Please note that this is not anticipated to be a 'Regulated' procurement (i.e. value less than GBP50,000) - we are using the PCS portal to ideally reach a wider field of interested suppliers.

Lot Information

Lot 1

NatureScot wish to award a contract for the production of a complete and up-to-date dataset of historical lowland grassland sites. Full details are in the Statement of Requirements document attached to this Contract Notice. Please note that this is not anticipated to be a 'Regulated' procurement (i.e. value less than GBP50,000) - we are using the PCS portal to ideally reach a wider field of interested suppliers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000773594
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510944
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

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
30 Jul 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
26 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Procurement Team
Contact Email
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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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