Planning

Sea Lice Regulatory Framework Environmental Monitoring Services

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Planning

27 Aug 2025 at 00:00

OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) is in the planning stage of a procurement process titled 'Sea Lice Regulatory Framework Environmental Monitoring Services'. This process falls under the services category, focusing primarily on environmental protection within the UKM region, specifically in North Lanarkshire. The procurement is currently in the planning stage with a future notice date set for 31st October 2025. The agency is conducting preliminary market testing to explore options for delivering these monitoring services, which indicates a proactive approach to addressing sea lice regulatory requirements.

This tender provides a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in aquatic environmental monitoring. Companies with a focus on regulatory compliance and environmental protection will find this especially pertinent, as SEPA is aiming to enhance its framework for sea lice regulation. The tender process, governed by GPA standards under the legal basis of directive 2014/24/EU, offers a transparent and competitive environment, encouraging businesses with innovative solutions and technologies to participate. Engaging with this procurement process could facilitate business growth by establishing or expanding operations within the environmental sector and contributing to public law governance.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Sea Lice Regulatory Framework Environmental Monitoring Services

Notice Description

SEPA is conducting soft market testing of options to deliver the sea lice regulatory framework environmental monitoring services.

Lot Information

Lot 1

SEPA is conducting soft market testing of options to deliver the sea lice regulatory framework environmental monitoring services.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000808437
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG537855
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F1 - Prior Information Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
31 Oct 2025Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Planned
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
cara.zwicker@sepa.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1698465002

Buyer Location

Locality
HOLYTOWN, NORTH LANARKSHIRE
Postcode
ML1 4WQ
Post Town
Motherwell
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM34 North Lanarkshire
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland
Local Authority
North Lanarkshire
Electoral Ward
Mossend and Holytown
Westminster Constituency
Airdrie and Shotts

Further Information

Notice Documents

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