--- title: "Framework agreement for the delivery of beaver advice and management interventions" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0299c5" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0299c5" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0299c5.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0299c5.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE" published: "2021-06-10" --- # Framework agreement for the delivery of beaver advice and management interventions Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0299c5 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0299c5) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0299c5.json) ## Summary The Scottish Natural Heritage is seeking to establish a framework agreement for the delivery of beaver advice and management interventions, set to commence in June 2021 and operational for a maximum of three years until March 31, 2024. This procurement process falls under the wildlife preservation services category and is currently at the active tender stage. Interested parties are required to submit their interest by April 8, 2021, to be considered for the subsequent evaluation stage, which entails an invitation to tender scheduled for April 15, 2021. The procurement method is a selective procedure, allowing for the engagement of a limited number of consultants to advise on mitigating the impacts of beaver activity across Tayside and other affected areas. This framework provides significant opportunities for growth, particularly for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, ecological management, and wildlife preservation services. Companies involved in land management, ecological surveys, or with expertise in beaver-related issues are well-positioned to compete for this contract. Given the emphasis on quality and price in the evaluation criteria, firms demonstrating a strong track record of relevant experience and innovative management interventions will likely excel in this procurement opportunity. ## Notice NatureScot wish to appoint one or more consultants to a framework agreement for the delivery of beaver advice and management interventions in Tayside and other catchments where beavers are present. The framework agreement will be in place for a maximum of 3 years (expected to commence June 2021). This Notice is Stage 1 of a two-stage procurement process. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The framework agreement will include a range of advisory and management works. The key objectives are: - to advise NatureScot and clients on techniques and options open to them to lawfully manage the impacts of beaver activity on their land, and to provide advice on appropriate mitigation and wider land management approaches that may help to reduce conflicts. - following an agreed approach with the land manager and NatureScot, implement a range of management interventions. Services covered by the framework include: 1. Beaver ecology and land management advice 2. Advice on the interaction between beavers and fisheries, and appropriate mitigation 3. Tree protection using weld mesh and WOBRA deterrent paint (under NatureScot permissions) 4. Dam modification (dam notching; installing flow devices) 5. Beaver exclusion (beaver-proof fencing; lodge exclusion; culvert protection) 6. River restoration, river/flood bank protection and water margin management works 7. Riparian planting 8. Advice on financial support for environmental measures 9. Trapping and transporting beavers as part of translocation projects. Full details will be provided to candidates short-listed to Stage 2 (Invitation to Tender). ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013098-2021 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Selective | | Procurement method details | Restricted procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 10 Jun 2021 | | Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 27 May 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | £150,000 | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £150,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Cancelled | | Awards status | Active | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 8NW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | BEAVER TRUST; FISHINGUIDE SCOTLAND | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services ### Codes - 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2021 at 15:44 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/013098-2021 - 9 Mar 2021 at 11:56 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/004692-2021 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nature.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00383 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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