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12 May 2026 at 01:00

Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government, based in Glasgow, is overseeing a contracting process titled "Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds," categorised under services with a specific focus on marine litter removal in the UK's UKM region. The procurement process, currently at the award update stage, commenced on 4th August 2025, and is expected to conclude by 3rd February 2026. This contract has been awarded to ABPmer, a large supplier headquartered in Southampton. The service category associated with this procurement is classified under the CPV code 79311000. The contracting period does include extension options, with some already exercised, pushing the end date to 6th July 2026 for several lots.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental services, particularly those specialising in marine and coastal activities. Companies capable of delivering large-scale marine litter removal projects, and possessing expertise in collaborative methods and stakeholder engagement, will find this contract particularly beneficial. ABPmer’s engagement reflects the high value placed on technical knowledge and experience, emphasising the need for proficient execution of complex environmental measures. Such opportunities can also provide companies with chances to expand their portfolio in compensatory environmental services, driving business growth. Entrepreneurs in the environmental sector wishing to work with governments are ideally positioned to pursue similar prospects.

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Notice Title

Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds

Notice Description

Lot Information

Marine litter removal (at scale)

The original Contract Award Notice stated a total value of 426,133.52 GBP - comprising of the below lot values plus an optional additional 20k GBP per lot (which was subsequently not utilised). This resulted in a total value of 326,133.52 GBP. . Lot 1: 77,224 GBP and 13.08.25-26.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 2: 59,642.53 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 3: 69,470.33 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 4: 59,919.13 GBP and 11.08.25-10.02.26 - extension option to 09 Aug 2026 has been taken up. Lot 5: 59,877.53 GBP and 04.08.25-03.02.26 - extension option to 03 Aug 2026 has been taken up.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000831623
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY555617
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
OJEU - F20 - Modification Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£66,338 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 May 20264 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
4 Aug 2025 - 3 Feb 2026 6-12 months
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
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8LU
Postcode Area
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
TLM Scotland

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ABPmer

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