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Disease Risk Assessment for Translocation of Hedgehogs to the Scottish Mainland

RSPB Scotland

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

30 Apr 2025 at 01:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Tender

28 Jan 2025 at 00:00

PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process overseen by RSPB Scotland involved a tender titled "Disease Risk Assessment for Translocation of Hedgehogs to the Scottish Mainland", targeting services in the environmental protection category. The initiative was to source a contractor adept at conducting disease risk assessments, adhering to the IUCN and Scottish Code for Translocations guidelines. The open procedure commenced with a tendering phase that was active as of January 2025, with submissions closing on 21 February 2025. Following the award period starting on 24 February 2025, an award was made to the Zoological Society of London, and the contract was signed on 27 March 2025 with a value of GBP 39,088. This project involved work across regions in the UK, specifically Uist and the Scottish Mainland, under an active contract status.

This tender provides significant business growth opportunities, especially for firms specialising in wildlife conservation and environmental services. Organisations equipped with the expertise in disease risk assessments, particularly those focusing on wildlife translocation, would find this contract aligning well with their strengths. The open procurement method allowed multiple entries, presenting a fair competitive landscape, including for small and medium enterprises and international organisations. Businesses aiming to expand into environmental protection services and possessing the relevant technical expertise could leverage this opportunity to strengthen their portfolio and gain recognition in public sector environmental projects.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Disease Risk Assessment for Translocation of Hedgehogs to the Scottish Mainland

Notice Description

The project is seeking a contractor who is highly skilled in undertaking proportionate disease risk assessments which meet IUCN and Scottish Code for Translocations guidelines.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The contractor will: Undertake a Disease Risk Assessment which is proportionate to the estimated likelihood of occurrence and severity of impact of any prospective pathogen based on the translocation of hedgehogs from Uist to the Scottish mainland; Produce a report presenting the methodology and findings of the risk assessment.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000788923
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR529321
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
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support

CPV Codes

72224000 - Project management consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£39,088 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Apr 20251 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Feb 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Mar 20251 years ago
Contract Period
1 Apr 2025 - 31 Dec 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
RSPB Scotland
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH12 9DH
Postcode Area
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
TLM6 Highlands and Islands, TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh West

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

Zoological Society of London

Further Information

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