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title: "Tagging and Tracking of Pre-Smolts and Smolts in Scottish Rivers"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-028cfc"
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published: "2021-01-25"
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# Tagging and Tracking of Pre-Smolts and Smolts in Scottish Rivers

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-028cfc

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## Summary

The Scottish Government initiated a public procurement process titled "Tagging and Tracking of Pre-Smolts and Smolts in Scottish Rivers" aimed at research and experimental development services. This tender, classified under CPV code 73100000, is based in various rivers around Scotland and was conducted under an open procurement method. Although the procurement process is currently at the award stage, it has been marked as cancelled with no further details about reopening. The budget for this initiative is supported by the European Maritime Fisheries Fund. Key contact for further inquiries is Bob McLeod, reachable through the provided telephone number or email.

This procurement presents an opportunity for businesses in the marine services and aquatic services sectors, particularly those with expertise in environmental research, fisheries management, and related scientific services. Companies that can demonstrate understanding and delivery of project requirements, alongside staff competence and relevant experience, will be well-suited to compete. This tender could foster collaborations and innovations that enhance the understanding of salmon smolt movements in river systems, ultimately contributing to more sustainable fishery practices.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers wish to deploy acoustic receivers and tag pre-smolts and smolts in four Scottish rivers. The principle requirement of the work will be to assess the movement and losses of salmon smolts in riverine environments and to understand the consequences of different procedures and equipment on spatial patterns of apparent minimal survival.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Ministers wish to deploy acoustic receivers and tag pre-smolts and smolts in four Scottish rivers. The principle requirement of the work will be to assess the movement and losses of salmon smolts in riverine environments and to understand the consequences of different procedures and equipment on spatial patterns of apparent minimal survival.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001446-2021 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Cancelled |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | EUROPEAN UNION |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 98360000 - Marine services
- 98361000 - Aquatic marine services

## Release History

- 25 Jan 2021 at 13:00 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001446-2021

## Notice URLs

- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://ted.europa.eu/udl?uri=TED:NOTICE:536584-2020:TEXT:EN:HTML
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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