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27 Jan 2026 at 11:24

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government has concluded an award process for the contract titled "Award of Critical evaluation of European Pellet Regulations (CASE/213415)" through its Marine Directorate. This procurement involves research services aimed at informing policy development to reduce plastic pellet, powder, and flake loss, thereby addressing plastic pollution. The procurement falls under the services category with a CPV classification of 73110000, focusing on research services. Located in Edinburgh, the tender process commenced on 2nd January 2026, and the award was made on 27th January 2026 to PS Partnerships & Consultancy Ltd. The contract, with a value of GBP 13,751.5, is currently active, formalising this collaboration between the Scottish Government and the supplier based in Shrewsbury.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental policy research sector, particularly those specialising in sustainable practices and pollution reduction. Given its focus on environmental sustainability and regulatory understanding, firms with a strong track record in ecological research and consultancy could greatly benefit from participating in similar tenders. The contract not only supports businesses in aligning with governmental objectives on environmental matters but also allows them to contribute to strategies combating plastic pollution on a larger scale. Businesses offering expert insights and innovative solutions in tackling plastic waste will find such tenders particularly beneficial in fostering business growth and sectoral impact.

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Notice Title

Award of Critical evaluation of European Pellet Regulations (CASE/213415)

Notice Description

Marine Directorate require research to inform policy development to support the reduction of plastic pellet, powder and flake loss from the value chain which results in plastic pollution.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000818263
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548108
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,751 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

Fife Council

Forestry and Land Scotland

Moray Council

NHS Lanarkshire

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
12
Supplier Names

A M Phillip Trucktech Ltd

Aberdeen Marine Services Ltd

City Plumbing Supplies Holdings Limited

Clark Contracts Limited

Fisher Scientific UK

Flower Place Smithy

Jacobs

PS PARTNERSHIPS & CONSULTANCY LTD

Pathtrack Limited

Tetra Tech RPS Energy Limited

The Lines Between Ltd.

Uk Plumbing Supplies Limited

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