--- title: "Framework agreement for marine survey, analysis & interpretation" ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-0457b3" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0457b3" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0457b3.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0457b3.json" source: "Find A Tender Service" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE" published: "2024-07-17" --- # Framework agreement for marine survey, analysis & interpretation Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0457b3 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-h6vhtk-0457b3) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-h6vhtk-0457b3.json) ## Summary Scottish Natural Heritage has awarded a contract for a Framework agreement for marine survey, analysis & interpretation. The procurement process has reached the Award stage, with the contract signed on 2024-07-16. The contract covers various lots related to marine survey services, and multiple suppliers have been awarded contracts across different lots. This tender presents opportunities for businesses involved in marine survey services to compete in various aspects such as marine biological data review, field surveys, statistical analysis, predictive modelling, and social science research. SMEs and large-scale suppliers have been awarded contracts, signalling a diverse supplier base involved in supporting nature conservation efforts. ## Notice NatureScot wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. ### Lot Information Marine biological data review, manipulation & interpretation Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Marine biological sample analysis - wet lab tasks Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Marine biological sample analysis - marine image/video analysis Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Marine biological sample analysis - specialist tasks Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Statistical analysis & application of marine biological data Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Predictive modelling of the marine environment Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Coastal habitats - data analysis & modelling Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Field surveys - benthic habitats Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Field surveys - marine birds Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Field surveys - marine mammals & fish Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Field surveys - coastal habitats Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Acoustic survey specialists for work aboard research vessels Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Shoreside processing/analysis of acoustic data Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Social science research & evaluation Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Stakeholder participation, facilitation & conflict management Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Communications & engagement through the arts Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Find A Tender Service | | Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021967-2024 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 15 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,000,000 | ## 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 | 34 | | Supplier names | ABPMER; APEM; AQUALICENSE; AQUATERA; BIOMATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS SCOTLAND (THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE; BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY; BRUIZER; COLIN MOORE; CRANGON; DIALOGUE MATTERS; DWS ASSOCIATES; EGS (INTERNATIONAL; ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT; ENVISION MARINE; FREEDOM DIVING; FUGRO GB MARINE; HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY; HIDEF AERIAL SURVEYING; INTERTEK ENERGY & WATER CONSULTANCY SERVICES; KINHARVIE; MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (MBA; MAX & SIAN CARSTAIRS ECOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS; OCEAN ECOLOGY; OCEAN SCIENCE CONSULTING; PRECISION MARINE SURVEY; SAMS APPLIED MARINE SCIENCE ENTERPRISE; SEA WATCH FOUNDATION; SEASTAR SURVEY; SHETLAND UHI; THE NATURAL POWER CONSULTANTS; THE SUREFOOT EFFECT; THOMSON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS; UHI SHETLAND; UNIVERSITY OF HULL (HULL MARINE LABORATORY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71354500 - Marine survey services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2024 at 09:19 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/021967-2024 - 14 May 2024 at 15:42 - TenderUpdate - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/015357-2024 - 7 May 2024 at 15:26 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/014566-2024 ## Notice URLs - http://www.nature.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000737388 - 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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