Award

Call Off Services from Marine Framework 2024-28 (PP1282)

SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE

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Summary of the contracting process

This procurement process, facilitated by the Scottish Natural Heritage, underlines the award of contract "Call Off Services from Marine Framework 2024-28 (PP1282)" in the category of services, specifically focusing on environmental protection. Located in Inverness, the procurement used an open procedure, ensuring broad accessibility. The procurement has progressed to the award stage, with key dates including the signing of the contract on 25 February 2025. The contract, valued at £50,073.88, is active and falls under the Central Government Authority, as classified by the TED_CA_TYPE system.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specializing in marine and environmental services, particularly those focused on infauna and Particle Size Analysis (PSA) work. It can lead to substantial business growth for small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and those equipped with the expertise to deliver specialised ecological services. Ocean Ecology, a small to medium enterprise, won the contract, showcasing that niche players with specific domain knowledge and prior experience in marine frameworks can effectively compete and leverage such opportunities to expand their business footprint. The nature of the open procedure further ensures that other such businesses can participate and contend for future similar opportunities.

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Notice Title

Call Off Services from Marine Framework 2024-28 (PP1282)

Notice Description

Infauna and PSA analysis

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000801330
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN532277
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

98 - Other community, social and personal services


CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

73112000 - Marine research services

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£50,073 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
25 Feb 202512 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 NATURAL HERITAGE
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contract_advertising@nature.scot
Contact Phone
+44 1463725097

Buyer Location

Locality
INVERNESS
Postcode
IV3 8NW
Post Town
Inverness
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
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Highland
Electoral Ward
Inverness West
Westminster Constituency
Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

OCEAN ECOLOGY

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