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title: "Developing a Library of Measures to Support Nature Recovery in Scotland's Marine Environment"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-041788"
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# Developing a Library of Measures to Support Nature Recovery in Scotland's Marine Environment

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-041788

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed the procurement process for a research consultancy services contract titled "Developing a Library of Measures to Support Nature Recovery in Scotland's Marine Environment". The contract aims to draw together existing knowledge to prepare a long-list of potential conservation and enhancement actions for marine nature restoration in Scotland. The tender, which falls under the services category, is part of an effort to achieve Good Environmental Status in the marine environment. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contracting authority is the Scottish Government based in Aberdeen. The contract, with a value of £136,446, was signed on 11th June 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, environmental management, and environmental planning to contribute to marine nature restoration in Scotland. Companies with expertise in conservation and enhancement projects, as well as those involved in offshore wind and marine developments, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The selection criteria include assessment areas such as understanding and delivery of requirements, staff competence, and quality assurance. Interested suppliers should have a good understanding of marine conservation issues and demonstrate a commitment to environmental sustainability to secure this contract.

## Notice

This research contract will draw together existing knowledge and outputs from nature restoration projects as well as academic, policy and grey literature on conservation and enhancement, to prepare a long-list ('library of measures') of potential conservation and enhancement actions that could be undertaken to support nature recovery and progress towards Good Environmental Status in Scotland's marine environment. This tender will inform a strategic approach to marine nature restoration in Scotland and contribute to delivering nature positive offshore wind and marine developments in the future.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This research contract will draw together existing knowledge and outputs from nature restoration projects as well as academic, policy and grey literature on conservation and enhancement, to prepare a long-list ('library of measures') of potential conservation and enhancement actions that could be undertaken to support nature recovery and progress towards Good Environmental Status in Scotland's marine environment. This tender will inform a strategic approach to marine nature restoration in Scotland and contribute to delivering nature positive offshore wind and marine developments in the future.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022154-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 12 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £136,446 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Cancelled |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 73220000 - Development consultancy services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2024 at 07:39 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022154-2024
- 10 Nov 2023 at 17:02 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/033365-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000750119
- https://www.apemltd.com/
- 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

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