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OWD - Marine Mammal Impact Assessment

SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has conducted an open procurement process to award a contract for "OWD - Marine Mammal Impact Assessment," focusing on validating and updating parameters for marine mammal cumulative impact assessment frameworks like iPCoD and DEPONS. The procurement falls under the category of services within the general public services industry and is valued at approximately £79,771. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage with a contract being signed on 3rd April 2025. The project is located in the UKM region, and it aims to support the Scottish Government's Net Zero ambitions by addressing the environmental impact assessments required for marine renewable deployments, particularly in the context of offshore wind and tidal stream developments.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, marine biology, and renewable energy impact assessments. Particularly suited for SMEs with experience in environmental modelling and assessment, the tender also involves subcontracting opportunities related to iPCoD computer code advice and report writing. Businesses with robust financial standings, relevant technical experience, and environmental management capabilities would be highly competitive in this procurement scenario. The project not only supports growth within the renewable energy sector but also fosters collaboration, potentially leading to future contracts in marine and environmental assessments.

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Notice Title

OWD - Marine Mammal Impact Assessment

Notice Description

Validating and Updating Parameters for Marine Mammal Cumulative Impact Assessment Frameworks.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The Offshore Wind Directorate invited tenders from suitably qualified contractors to provide a desk-based model validation study to evaluate the uncertainty in the parameters of current cumulative impact assessment frameworks effecting marine mammals (namely iPCoD and DEPONS) and suggest parameter revisions where information has been updated. Cumulative impact assessment is a key consideration under the environmental impact assessment (EIA) framework. Given the rate of development of multiple offshore wind farms and associated coastal infrastructure following the ScotWIND leasing round, as well as increased interest in tidal stream developments, cumulative impacts on marine mammals must be considered by developers. It is vital Scottish Government use the best available evidence when making decisions in the marine environment. Therefore, this project will review the parameters of current models (i.e. iPCoD and DEPONS), test their sensitivities and make suggestions where improvements can be made to ensure the tools contain the most robust parameter estimates. This tender will contribute to the overall process of the marine renewables deployment and will support the Scottish Governments Net Zero ambitions while protecting our marine environment and supporting future planning work.

Options: The contract value is not anticipated to exceed 79,771 GBP inclusive of optional extensions. In accordance with Regulation 72(1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the volume of services may be modified at the sole discretion of the Purchaser from the estimated volume specified in the contract. The Pricing Schedule of the Contract provides a mechanism to manage adjustment the services if required.

Renewal: The Purchaser reserves the right extend the contract for a period of up to 3 months.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000787622
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527978
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

73112000 - Marine research services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£80,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£79,771 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Apr 202510 months ago
Submission Deadline
10 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
3 Apr 202510 months 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 GOVERNMENT
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
simon.lucas@gov.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1312446263

Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
N/A
Post Town
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Leith
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh North and Leith

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SMRU

Further Information

Notice Documents

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