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title: "Assessments of Fisheries Activity and Proposed Management Measures in relation to Inshore Marine Protected Areas"
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# Assessments of Fisheries Activity and Proposed Management Measures in relation to Inshore Marine Protected Areas

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-0478e0

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is undertaking a procurement process for assessing fisheries activity and proposed management measures in relation to inshore Marine Protected Areas. This tender is categorized under marine research services and is associated with environmental management, planning, and consultancy services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 31st July 2024. The project is to be carried out around Scotland, and contracts are expected to start on 23rd September 2024 and end by 31st May 2025. The budget for this procurement is set at £450,000, and it follows an open procedure method.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses specializing in marine research, environmental consultancy, and fisheries management. Companies with robust experience in conducting similar assessments and fulfilling the specified quality management criteria will find this contract particularly suited to their capabilities. The project requires technical expertise in environmental issues consulting, planning, and management, making it an excellent fit for firms with a solid track record in these areas. Businesses with a specific yearly turnover of at least £700,000 and those holding or committing to secure necessary insurances and technical qualifications are encouraged to participate.

## Notice

As part of the development of fisheries management measures for inshore nature conservation Marine Protected Areas (NCMPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs), the Scottish Government wishes to undertake assessments in relation to commercial fishing activity within the sites ("fisheries assessments"). The Scottish Government has already developed an approach to carrying out assessments which meet our requirements (discussed further below) and is seeking a contractor to undertake these assessments following the Scottish Government's fisheries assessment guidance package.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the development of fisheries management measures for inshore nature conservation Marine Protected Areas (NCMPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs), the Scottish Government wishes to undertake assessments in relation to commercial fishing activity within the sites ("fisheries assessments"). The Scottish Government has already developed an approach to carrying out assessments which meet our requirements (discussed further below) and is seeking a contractor to undertake these assessments following the Scottish Government's fisheries assessment guidance package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002931-2025 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 22 Sep 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £199,752 |

## 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

- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 10:34 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/002931-2025
- 1 Jul 2024 at 15:36 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019995-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000771122
- 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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