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title: "National Marine Plan 2 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA)"
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# National Marine Plan 2 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-042a7d

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## Summary

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate is inviting tenders for the National Marine Plan 2 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA). This 24-month consultancy services contract starts in March 2024, requiring statutory environmental assessments. The procurement falls under the services category and aims to update the National Marine Plan to align with current developments in the marine sector.

This tender opportunity for environmental consultancy services provides an avenue for companies specializing in environmental services, architectural planning, scientific research, and technical consultancy to bid. Businesses with expertise in environmental assessments and a track record of quality service delivery would be well-suited to compete in this tender. The procurement process is currently in the active status, with a deadline set for the tender period closing on 5th February 2024. Interested parties should review the comprehensive details and evaluation criteria outlined in the tender documentation.

## Notice

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate ("The Marine Directorate") invites a tender from a suitable contractor for a 24 month period commencing in March 2024, or as early as possible, for the supply of consultancy services to undertake statutory environmental assessments for approximately six - eight months, with additional support requested during the remaining period.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate ("The Marine Directorate") invites a tender from a suitable contractor for a 24 month period commencing in March 2024, or as early as possible, for the supply of consultancy services to undertake statutory environmental assessments for approximately six - eight months, with additional support requested during the remaining period. This tender will contribute to the development of Scotland's second National Marine Plan ("NMP2"). The statutory reviews of the current National Marine Plan (2015) in 2018 and 2021 concluded that, while the plan remains effective, there have been several national and international developments contributing to the need for it to be updated. This tender is for the provision of consultancy services to conduct the Strategic Environmental Assessment ("SEA") and Habitats Regulations Appraisal ("HRA") [collectively referred to as the "Assessments"] as required by Scottish and UK marine environmental legislation.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022152-2024 |
| 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 | 5 Feb 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £114,912 |

## 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 | ATKINSRÉALIS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services
- 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services
- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 18 Jul 2024 at 07:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/022152-2024
- 3 Jan 2024 at 13:22 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000125-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754347
- https://www.atkinsrealis.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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