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Provision of Feasibility Report investigating potential reinforcement of the Chough population on Islay and Colonsay.

ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

10 Dec 2024 at 00:00

Tender

30 Sep 2024 at 00:00

Summary of the contracting process

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) has recently concluded a procurement process for a feasibility report to investigate the potential reinforcement of the chough population on Islay and Colonsay. This project, aimed at environmental protection, falls under the industry category of services and was carried out using an open procurement method. The awarded contract was signed on 9 December 2024, with the Zoological Society of London being the successful supplier. Key dates in this process include the tender submission deadline of 30 October 2024 and the expected completion of the study by the end of August 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental studies, wildlife conservation, and ecological assessments. Companies with expertise in delivering comprehensive feasibility reports, particularly those with experience in wildlife population reinforcement, would find this contract beneficial for growth. The project not only provides a chance to work in collaboration with local and national environmental bodies but also offers a substantial contract value, promoting business development in the ecological sector.

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Notice Title

Provision of Feasibility Report investigating potential reinforcement of the Chough population on Islay and Colonsay.

Notice Description

Argyll & The Isles Coast & Countryside Trust (ACT), in conjunction with the Scottish Chough Forum (SCF), seeks a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake a study which will investigate the feasibility of reinforcing the existing chough population on Islay and Colonsay. We expect the study to be predominately desk based and to be completed by the end of August 2025.

Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking an experienced contractor to produce a detailed feasibility study, including delivery cost estimates, which will contain sufficient information to fully evaluate the need for and inform a translocation application under the Scottish Code for Conservation Translocations

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000779204
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC519953
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£40,278 Under £100K
Lots Value
£40,278 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£36,845 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2024 - 11 Aug 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)
Contact Name
Deb Baker
Contact Email
deb@act-now.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 07748392475

Buyer Location

Locality
ARGYLL
Postcode
PA31 8SH
Post Town
Paisley
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
TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute

Local Authority
Argyll and Bute
Electoral Ward
Mid Argyll
Westminster Constituency
Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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