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Sea Lice Regulatory Framework Sea Trout Monitoring

SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Environment Protection Agency (SEPA) has recently completed a procurement process titled "Sea Lice Regulatory Framework Sea Trout Monitoring," under the main procurement category of services. Located in Holytown, North Lanarkshire, SEPA acted as the buying organisation, conducting this procurement through an open procedure. The contract was awarded to Fisheries Management Scotland, a supplier based in Edinburgh, with a contract value of £186,000. The procurement, initiated on 29th January 2026, followed a competitive tendering process, receiving a total of three bids, all submitted electronically. The contract was signed on 8th May 2026, and it aims to deliver services concerning environmental protection, particularly within the marine sector in the UKM region.

This contract presents a distinctive opportunity for businesses operating in environmental management and marine sciences, particularly those specialising in aquatic ecosystems and species monitoring. Entities experienced in technical and economic aspects of environmental management would find this project a suitable match. The open procurement approach employed by SEPA invites a wide array of qualified bidders, allowing for competitive tendering that can foster business expansion and presence in the public sector. The project's focus on regulatory frameworks and environmental monitoring further underscores opportunities for innovation and sustainability advancements. This contract's successful execution could pave the way for future extensions and similar procurement opportunities, enhancing growth prospects for firms in the environmental services sector.

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Notice Title

Sea Lice Regulatory Framework Sea Trout Monitoring

Notice Description

Sea Lice Regulatory Framework Sea Trout Monitoring

Lot Information

Lot 1

Sea Lice Regulatory Framework Sea Trout Monitoring

Renewal: 1 x 12 month extension option.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000821999
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555599
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

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
£186,000 £100K-£500K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 May 20263 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
2 Mar 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
8 May 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
TBC

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FISHERIES MANAGEMENT SCOTLAND

Further Information

Notice Documents

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