TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF AQUATIC INVERTEBRATE SAMPLING ANALYSIS

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TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF AQUATIC INVERTEBRATE SAMPLING ANALYSIS

Notice Description

RSPB are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of aquatic invertebrate sampling analysis services. The services are to be delivered by 30 November 2026. The contract will commence on 7 September 2026. This work is part of the 'Saving Scotland's Scoters' Development Phase project, which is supported by the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.

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Common Scoters (Melanitta nigra), a species of diving duck, breed in a small number of locations in northern Scotland but their populations have plummeted in recent decades and they are critically endangered. The work is part of a development study designed to assess the aquatic food resources available to Common Scoters at crucial stages during their breeding cycle. The Saving Scotland's Scoters project has collected aquatic invertebrate samples from a suite of 21 freshwater lochs at five sites across northern Scotland. The samples have been collected in two batches, from known feeding areas for the ducks/ducklings in each of the selected lochs. This study aims to capture information on the availability of different aquatic invertebrate species at each loch and their relative abundance in the feeding areas. 'Saving Scotland's Scoters' is a Development Phase project supported by the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot. The specification for one tender is described within the Invitation to Tender.

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Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000839619
Publication Source: Public Contracts Scotland
Latest Notice: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561894
Current Stage: Tender
All Stages: Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type: PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice
Procurement Type: Standard
Procurement Category: Services
Procurement Method: Open
Procurement Method Details: Open procedure
Tender Suitability: Not specified
Awardee Scale: Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

71600000 - Technical testing, analysis and consultancy services

71610000 - Composition and purity testing and analysis services

71630000 - Technical inspection and testing services

71632000 - Technical testing services

71900000 - Laboratory services

73111000 - Research laboratory services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value: £28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value: £28,000 Under £100K
Awards Value: Not specified
Contracts Value: Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date: 7 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline: 31 Aug 20263 weeks to go
Future Notice Date: Not specified
Award Date: Not specified
Contract Period: 7 Sep 2026 - 30 Nov 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence: Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

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Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer: RSPB SCOTLAND
Contact Name: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone: Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

Buyer Location

Locality: EDINBURGH
Postcode: EH12 9DH
Post Town: 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: TLM Scotland
Local Authority: City of Edinburgh
Electoral Ward: Drum Brae/Gyle
Westminster Constituency: Edinburgh West

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Notice Documents

https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG561894
TENDER FOR THE SUPPLY OF AQUATIC INVERTEBRATE SAMPLING ANALYSIS - RSPB are seeking to appoint a suitably qualified and experienced contractor for the provision of aquatic invertebrate sampling analysis services. The services are to be delivered by 30 November 2026. The contract will commence on 7 September 2026. This work is part of the 'Saving Scotland's Scoters' Development Phase project, which is supported by the Scottish Government's Nature Restoration Fund, managed by NatureScot.

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