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title: "Characterising Electromagnetic Fields and Impacts"
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# Characterising Electromagnetic Fields and Impacts

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-04ceb4

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, with its central purchasing body located in Glasgow, is behind the public procurement process titled "Characterising Electromagnetic Fields and Impacts" within the environmental consultancy services category. It targets the characterisation of electromagnetic fields (EMF) from subsea cables and their potential impacts on marine species. The procurement, conducted under an open procedure, has reached the award stage, offering opportunities for businesses to deliver high-quality services in understanding and mitigating the environmental impacts of EMFs. The active contract, awarded to Xodus Group, was signed on 2nd June 2025 with a value of £144,352. The work, covering the region of UKM, targets the completion of the project by reviewing current methodologies and assessing their impacts on marine life.

The tender provides an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, marine research, and technical evaluation services to demonstrate their expertise. It is particularly suited for businesses with a background in environmental assessment, marine ecology, and sustainable energy development, especially those classified as SMEs. These businesses can benefit from engaging with robust thematic areas like sustainable offshore wind planning and marine environmental protection, facilitating growth through high-profile public sector collaborations. The procurement encourages contributions that enhance understanding and offer recommendations for improved environmental management techniques, thus opening avenues for future projects involving sustainable development initiatives.

## Notice

A Targeted Approach To Characterising EMF From Subsea Cables and Understanding Potential Impacts on Fish and Benthic Species

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government is seeking to award a contract to provide a targeted approach to characterising electromagnetic fields (EMF) from subsea cables and their potential impacts on fish and benthic species. The Service Provider will provide a technical but accessible review of present methods employed to characterise EMFs and their effects on species. The review will include an assessment of EMF modelling with relevant cable scenarios, methods to measure EMFs in addition to methods to assess impacts on receptive species, with a suite of associated recommendations. This contract will contribute to the overall understanding of EMF emissions and how species effects may be assessed. This is a precursor to understanding potential population level impacts. The critique of methods, and recommendations will improve subsequent efforts to experimentally assess effects on marine species and support future planning and consenting of sustainable offshore wind.

Options: The contract value is not anticipated to exceed 145,000 GBP inclusive of optional extensions. In accordance with Regulation 72(1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the volume of services may be modified at the sole discretion of the Purchaser from the estimated volume specified in the contract. The Pricing Schedule of the Contract provides a mechanism to manage adjustment the services IF required.

Renewal: The Purchaser reserves the right extend the contract for a period of up to 3 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032898-2025 |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Jun 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Jun 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £145,000 |
| Lots value | £145,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £144,352 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | XODUS GROUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 17 Jun 2025 at 11:02 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/032898-2025
- 9 Jan 2025 at 16:03 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/000710-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787363
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

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