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title: "Refurbishment of Helmsdale Fish Counter"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0429ad"
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# Refurbishment of Helmsdale Fish Counter

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0429ad

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed the tender process for the refurbishment of the Helmsdale Fish Counter in Torrish Lodge. The procurement falls under the services category and involves the design, purchase, and installation of a replacement fish counter system. The tender method used was an Open procedure with a total contract value of £228,910. The contract was awarded to the supplier Fishtek. The procurement stage is currently in the active status, and the contract was signed on 20th June 2024. The project aims to address issues with the existing fish counter system and improve data accuracy for fish stock assessments.

This tender offers opportunities for businesses in the engineering design services sector, specifically those with expertise in civil engineering works. Companies with a proven track record in providing technical solutions, staff competence, delivery timetables, and contract management are well-suited to compete. The successful bidder must demonstrate corporate and social responsibilities, fair work practices, and a competitive pricing strategy. The tender presents a significant business growth opportunity for suppliers focusing on quality, reliability, and environmental sustainability in their operations.

## Notice

1.1 The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the design, purchase and installation of replacement fish counter system on an existing weir on the River Helmsdale by Torrish Lodge, KW8 6HU.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The existing fish counter on the River Helmsdale is run as a joint endeavour between the Helmsdale District Salmon Fishery Board and the Marine Directorate. The facility was built (ca.1990) by the Board and is run locally by them whilst Marine Directorate's role is to contribute technical expertise, some maintenance costs and to undertake the data processing required to produce a validated fish count for use in local, national and international assessments of salmon stocks. National stock assessments are statutory requirements on Scottish Ministers and Scottish Government are committed to working internationally to manage North Atlantic salmon stocks through ICES and NASCO. The existing facility no longer produces data of an acceptable quality for use in stock assessments. Our investigations have revealed that the site is undercounting fish, particularly in higher flows which is when most fish ascend the river. Advice has been obtained from an expert company and their opinion was that the issue is due to the installed equipment being beyond the end of its working life requiring replacement.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022153-2024 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 18 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 26 Feb 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £180,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £228,910 |

## 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 | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 45 - Construction work
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 45247220 - Weir construction work
- 71311100 - Civil engineering support services
- 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2024 at 07:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022153-2024
- 12 Jan 2024 at 14:41 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/001117-2024
- 22 Dec 2023 at 16:09 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037883-2023

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754147
- https://www.fishtek.co.uk/
- 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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