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27 Jan 2026 at 12:58

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, acting on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, has awarded a contract to Tetra Tech RPS Energy Limited for the Strategic Environmental Assessment associated with the Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement (IFMI) programme framework. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on environmental services, management, and protection, reflecting the government’s initiative to enhance inshore fisheries management within Scotland's seas. The procurement process, now in the award stage as of 27 January 2026, indicates that the contract was signed on 1 December 2026. The project is headquartered at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, Scotland, directing efforts under the jurisdiction of the Marine Directorate.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in conducting strategic and robust environmental assessments. Companies with capabilities in generating and consulting on Scoping Reports and Environmental Reports are well-suited to participate. With a contract value of £47,706.25, this represents an investment in environmental consultancy, making it an attractive prospect for firms seeking to expand in Scotland’s fisheries management sector. As the procurement process is directly connected with the Scottish Government, it not only strengthens business credibility but also aligns participants with public sector standards and frameworks.

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Notice Title

Award of Strategic Environmental Assessment for Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement framewor...

Notice Description

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a Contractor to undertake the Strategic Environmental Assessment for our Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement (IFMI) programme framework in order to improve inshore fisheries management in Scotland's seas.The overall aim of this project is to undertake a robust and evidence-based Environmental Assessment for the emerging IFMI framework, culminating in the production of a Scoping Report and Environmental Report which will be submitted to the SEA Gateway for formal consultation alongside the draft framework.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000816016
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548134
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
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

90700000 - Environmental services

90710000 - Environmental management

90720000 - Environmental protection

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£47,706 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Jan 20267 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
27 Jan 20267 months ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Not Specified
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Active

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

East Lothian Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Moray Council

Scottish Environment Protection Agency

Scottish Government- SASA

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
ABERDEEN
Postcode
AB11 9DB
Postcode Area
Aberdeen
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM5 North Eastern Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Aberdeen City
Electoral Ward
Torry/Ferryhill
Westminster Constituency
Aberdeen South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
9
Supplier Names

Aberdeen Marine Services Ltd

City Plumbing Supplies Holdings Limited

Fisher Scientific UK

Flower Place Smithy

Jacobs

Pathtrack Limited

Tetra Tech RPS Energy Limited

The Lines Between Ltd.

Uk Plumbing Supplies Limited

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