Notice Information
Notice Title
GPS Tracking Hedgehogs on Benbecula, Outer Hebrides
Notice Description
The Uist Native Wildlife Project is seeking a highly skilled specialist in tracking wildlife (preferably hedgehogs), following best practice methodology to gain insight into the behaviour of hedgehogs on Benbecula.
Lot Information
Lot 1
The project is seeking a highly skilled specialist in tracking wildlife (preferably hedgehogs), following best practice methodology to gain insight into the behaviour of hedgehogs on Benbecula. The successful contractor will be comfortable working independently and leading this package of work. The contractor will - please see documents for full details: Lead on the submission of a licence application for the relevant approvals to research and handle hedgehogs on Uist to the relevant authority; Develop approach to GPS track hedgehogs on Benbecula to provide sufficient insight into their behaviour. Approach must follow best practice methodology, guidelines and relevant expertise from project stakeholders; Discuss with UNWP Project Manager the equipment required and support in the purchase; Deploy tracking equipment on hedgehogs on Benbecula and track the hedgehogs for sufficient time to provide understanding of their current home range and behaviours to inform release requirements; Liaise with Project Steering Group to test tracking methodology (i.e. ability to track hedgehogs in nests/burrows/machair); Produce a report detailing methodology and findings to the above.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-r6ebe6-0000788878
- Publication Source
- Public Contracts Scotland
- Latest Notice
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529311
- 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
90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
-
- CPV Codes
90700000 - Environmental services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- Not specified
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- £22,658 Under £100K
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 30 Apr 20259 months ago
- Submission Deadline
- 21 Feb 2025Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- 22 Apr 202510 months ago
- Contract Period
- 1 Apr 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 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
- RSPB SCOTLAND
- Contact Name
- Vicky Grant
- Contact Email
- vicky.grant@rspb.org.uk
- Contact Phone
- +44 1313174100
Buyer Location
- Locality
- EDINBURGH
- Postcode
- EH12 9DH
- 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
- TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar
-
- Local Authority
- City of Edinburgh
- Electoral Ward
- Drum Brae/Gyle
- Westminster Constituency
- Edinburgh West
Further Information
Notice Documents
-
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522682&idx=1
28th January 2025 - RfQ for GPS Tracking -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN522682&idx=2
28th January 2025 - Contractor Agreement -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522682
GPS Tracking Hedgehogs on Benbecula, Outer Hebrides - The Uist Native Wildlife Project is seeking a highly skilled specialist in tracking wildlife (preferably hedgehogs), following best practice methodology to gain insight into the behaviour of hedgehogs on Benbecula. -
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529311
GPS Tracking Hedgehogs on Benbecula, Outer Hebrides - The Uist Native Wildlife Project is seeking a highly skilled specialist in tracking wildlife (preferably hedgehogs), following best practice methodology to gain insight into the behaviour of hedgehogs on Benbecula.
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