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Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds

Scottish Government

This public procurement record has 3 releases in its history.

AwardUpdate

12 May 2026 at 01:00

OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Award

19 Sep 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice
Tender

08 May 2025 at 01:00

OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, is leading a procurement process focusing on a "Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds." This initiative falls under the services industry category, with a procurement method detailed as 'Open procedure.' The procurement is currently at the contract update and award update stages, and spans several locations in the UK, especially within the UKM region. The main aspects of this contract include predator control, habitat restoration, and fisheries management supporting measures. Initial contract dates began in August 2025, with options for extension into 2026, specifically up to 9th August for some lots. The overarching legal framework guiding this procurement is aligned with EU directive 2014/24/EU (CELEX).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses with expertise in environmental services, particularly those capable of delivering robust seabird conservation and marine habitat restoration solutions. Large-scale enterprises like NIRAS Group (UK) Ltd, ABPmer, and APEM have been associated with this project, reflecting the complex and expansive nature of the work involved. Firms with competencies in technical and ecological solutions, marine biosecurity, fisheries management, and waste reduction will be well-positioned to leverage these opportunities to scale their operations and participate in Scotland's environmental enhancement initiatives. The project's focus on sustainability and community benefits provides an additional incentive for businesses aiming to contribute positively to the Scottish ecosystem and economy.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds

Notice Description

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract(s) with an external service provider for the provision of OWD -Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds.

Lot Information

Predator control and biosecurity

The original Contract Award Notice stated a total value of 426,133.52 GBP - comprising of the below lot values plus an optional additional 20k GBP per lot (which was subsequently not utilised). This resulted in a total value of 326,133.52 GBP. . Lot 1: 77,224 GBP and 13.08.25-26.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 2: 59,642.53 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 3: 69,470.33 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 4: 59,919.13 GBP and 11.08.25-10.02.26 - extension option to 09 Aug 2026 has been taken up. Lot 5: 59,877.53 GBP and 04.08.25-03.02.26 - extension option to 03 Aug 2026 has been taken up.

Options: Option to extend Lot 1 no later than 4th May 2026

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract by a further 4.5 months at the discretion of the Scottish Government

Habitat management and restoration

Lot 2 Habitat management and restoration Identify key actions required to deliver a programme of seabird habitat enhancement and restoration across land and sea to improve nesting and prey supporting habitats. The implementation roadmap for this measure will build upon, but not be limited to, potential habitat management options identified by work being led by NatureScot and RSPB. This work will be provided to the successful contractor upon project inception.. Lot 2 Contract Start Date 4th August 2025 Lot 2 Contract Expiry Date 19th December 2025

Options: Option to extend no later than 4th May 2026

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract by a further 4.5 months at the discretion of the Scottish Government

Fisheries management compensatory measures

Lot 3 Fisheries management compensatory measures Identify key actions. Consider potential fisheries closures/management, fisheries by-catch management and aquaculture. Consider outputs of the Defra clean catch programme when available. Consider just transition approaches and ensuring fairness for fishers in the implementation of fisheries management compensatory measures.. Lot 3 Contract Start Date 4th August 2025 Lot 3 Contract Expiry Date 19th December 2025

Options: Option to extend no later than 4th May 2026

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract by a further 4.5 months at the discretion of the Scottish Government.

Restore and enhance supporting prey habitats

Lot 4 Restore and enhance supporting prey habitats Identify key actions. Focus on marine habitats relevant to seabird prey e.g. seagrass meadows, kelp forest.. Lot 4 Contract Start Date 11th August 2025 Lot 4 Contract Expiry Date 10th February 2026

Options: Option to extend no later than 9th August 2026

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract by a further 6 months at the discretion of the Scottish Government

Marine litter removal (at scale)

Lot 5 Marine litter removal (at scale) Identify key actions to minimise incidental seabird mortality and that specifically reduce sources of litter that impact on seabird survival and resilience. Consider litter from both domestic (e.g. dropped litter) and industrial sources (e.g. fishing nets). Consider prevention actions that could support delivery of this measure. Consider removal from terrestrial (breeding sites, beaches) and marine (seabird foraging areas) habitats. We anticipate that to be effective this measure would need to implemented at a large spatial scale, consider the appropriate spatial scales for implementation of this measure. Also consider just transition approaches in implementation and alignment with the Scottish Marine Litter Strategy.. Lot 5 Contract Start Date 4th August 2025 Lot 5 Contract Expiry Date 3rd February 2026

Options: Option to extend contract no later than 3rd August 2026

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract by a further 6 months at the discretion of the Scottish Government

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000798202
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555620
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification 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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

71355000 - Surveying services

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
£330,000 £100K-£500K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£426,913 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20263 months ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
30 Jul 20251 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2025 - 26 Dec 2025 1-6 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
Scottish Government
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
3
Supplier Names

ABPmer

APEM

NIRAS Group (UK) Ltd

Further Information

Notice Documents

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