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title: "Provision of Feasibility Report investigating potential reinforcement of the Chough population on Islay and Colonsay."
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-04a445"
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published: "2024-12-10"
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# Provision of Feasibility Report investigating potential reinforcement of the Chough population on Islay and Colonsay.

Buyer: ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT)  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04a445

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## Summary

Argyll and the Isles Coast and Countryside Trust (ACT) has awarded a contract for the provision of a feasibility report investigating the potential reinforcement of the Chough population on Islay and Colonsay. This contract, classified under environmental services (CPV: 90700000), falls within the services category and is associated with environmental issues consultancy services (CPV: 90713000). The procurement process was conducted through an open procedure. The contract was awarded to the Zoological Society of London on 9th December 2024, with a total contract value of £36,845 GBP. The project is expected to be desk-based and completed by the end of August 2025, focusing on the Isles of Islay and Colonsay, Argyll (region UKM63).

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and conservation projects. Companies experienced in conducting feasibility studies and providing detailed cost estimates will find this tender particularly suitable. The winning contractor is expected to produce a comprehensive study to inform a translocation application under the Scottish Code for Conservation Translocations. This contract not only allows businesses to contribute to important environmental conservation efforts but also offers a substantial budget and a prominent role in a project supported by reputable organisations such as ACT and the Scottish Chough Forum (SCF). The project, due for completion by August 2025, provides a platform for businesses to showcase their expertise and potentially secure future contracts in similar environmental initiatives.

## Notice

Argyll & The Isles Coast & Countryside Trust (ACT), in conjunction with the Scottish Chough Forum (SCF), seeks a suitably qualified and experienced contractor to undertake a study which will investigate the feasibility of reinforcing the existing chough population on Islay and Colonsay. We expect the study to be predominately desk based and to be completed by the end of August 2025.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

We are seeking an experienced contractor to produce a detailed feasibility study, including delivery cost estimates, which will contain sufficient information to fully evaluate the need for and inform a translocation application under the Scottish Code for Conservation Translocations

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039770-2024 |
| 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 | 10 Dec 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Oct 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 18 Nov 2024 - 11 Aug 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,278 |
| Lots value | £40,278 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £36,845 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND THE ISLES COAST AND COUNTRYSIDE TRUST (ACT) |
| Locality | ARGYLL |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8SH |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 10 Dec 2024 at 14:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/039770-2024
- 30 Sep 2024 at 15:25 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/031235-2024

## Notice URLs

- http://www.act-now.org.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000779204
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA28363

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