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Award of Risk-based Monitoring Strategy for Marine INNS in Scotland (MS-P-0490)

Scottish Government

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08 Sep 2026 at 17:20

PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award
Summary of the contracting process

The Scottish Government’s Marine Directorate commissioned marine research services to develop an evidence-based, costed set of options for a long-term national monitoring strategy for marine non-native species in Scotland, with particular attention to invasive species. The work is intended to support early detection, help prioritise management effort and contribute to delivery of the Scottish Biodiversity Strategy and related objectives. This is a specialist environmental research and monitoring requirement, classified under marine research services (CPV 73112000). Delivery concerns Scotland and its marine environment. Suppliers with expertise in marine ecology, invasive non-native species, monitoring design and biodiversity policy would be relevant to this requirement.

This procurement has been awarded following a tender procedure, with two bids recorded. APEM Ltd was selected as supplier for £29,714 GBP. The associated contract is recorded as active. The tender began on 9 January 2026. The award covers development of evidence-based and costed options for national marine invasive non-native species monitoring, rather than direct long-term monitoring delivery. The evaluation outcome resulted in one supplier being awarded the requirement. The available outcome information identifies the selected supplier and award value, while the procurement record does not set out a contract end date or a separate award date. The process is therefore complete as a competition, with delivery under an active contract.

This award shows demand from the Scottish Government for specialist advice that links marine science with practical monitoring strategy and biodiversity policy. A credible competing supplier for a comparable requirement would need strong marine ecology and invasive non-native species expertise, including the ability to design risk-based monitoring approaches, assess early-detection methods and prioritise management activity. It would also need to turn scientific evidence into clearly costed options suitable for national decision-making, with an understanding of Scotland’s marine environment and biodiversity objectives. Experience producing strategic recommendations for public-sector or environmental organisations would help demonstrate that the team can connect technical research, implementation choices and policy outcomes.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Award of Risk-based Monitoring Strategy for Marine INNS in Scotland (MS-P-0490)

Notice Description

The scope of this project is to develop evidence-based and costed options to inform development of a long-term national monitoring strategy for marine NIS, particularly those known to be invasive, supporting their early detection, prioritising management effort and overall delivery of Scottish Biodiversity Strategy and related objectives.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-r6ebe6-0000837048
Publication Source
Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP564090
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

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,714 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Sep 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
Scottish Government
Additional Buyers

Argyll and Bute Council

Consumer Scotland

East Lothian Council

Lothian Health Board

NHS Greater Glasgow and Clyde

North Lanarkshire Council

Perth & Kinross Council

Registers of Scotland

Scottish Fire and Rescue Service

The City of Edinburgh Council

Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EDINBURGH
Postcode
EH1 3DG
Postcode Area
Edinburgh
Country
Scotland
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM1 East Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM13 City of Edinburgh
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward
City Centre
Westminster Constituency
Edinburgh East and Musselburgh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
19
Supplier Names

APEM Ltd

Jump Research

Quo Imus Limited

Morgan Philips Executive Search

Central Roofing & Building Services Ltd

Bright Digital Marketing LTD (Bright Signals)

Gartner UK Limited

Zurich Municipal

Holyrood PR

Nuffield Health

Spire Healthcare

Laser Vision Scotland Ltd

Circle Health Group Limited

Tropical Health Consulting LLP

Harley Haddow Limited

Virgin Media Business

ac's taxis

Bodyshop Edinburgh

atholl carriers

Further Information

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