---
title: "Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-050eb1"
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published: "2026-05-12"
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# Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-050eb1

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has commissioned a contract for a "Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds," involving survey services under CPV code 79311000. The project encompasses several lots, each focused on different aspects such as predator control, habitat management, and marine litter removal, with an overarching aim to support seabird populations. The procurement process, handled through an open procedure, saw active contracts as of 2026 with notable suppliers such as NIRAS Group (UK) Ltd, ABPmer, and APEM. While the contracts span primarily within the UKM region, each lot comes with options to extend their term, some until as late as August 2026. Important dates include the initial start dates around August 2025, with completion expected by mid-2026 for each segment.

This tender opens avenues for businesses engaged in environmental management, marine biology, and conservation consultancy, offering them a chance to collaborate with a government entity and deliver substantial ecological impact. Companies with expertise in surveying services and a strong environmental track record would be well-positioned to compete, given the selection criteria heavily emphasising technical quality alongside price. The planned execution of these measures requires tailored and innovative approaches, creating opportunities for companies with unique specialisms in sustainability, habitat restoration, and waste management to play a pivotal role in a high-profile project with lasting ecological benefits.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract(s) with an external service provider for the provision of OWD -Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds.

### Lot Information

Predator control and biosecurity

The original Contract Award Notice stated a total value of 426,133.52 GBP - comprising of the below lot values plus an optional additional 20k GBP per lot (which was subsequently not utilised). This resulted in a total value of 326,133.52 GBP. . Lot 1: 77,224 GBP and 13.08.25-26.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 2: 59,642.53 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 3: 69,470.33 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 4: 59,919.13 GBP and 11.08.25-10.02.26 - extension option to 09 Aug 2026 has been taken up. Lot 5: 59,877.53 GBP and 04.08.25-03.02.26 - extension option to 03 Aug 2026 has been taken up.

Options: Option to extend Lot 1 no later than 4th May 2026

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract by a further 4.5 months at the discretion of the Scottish Government

Habitat management and restoration

The original Contract Award Notice stated a total value of 426,133.52 GBP - comprising of the below lot values plus an optional additional 20k GBP per lot (which was subsequently not utilised). This resulted in a total value of 326,133.52 GBP. . Lot 1: 77,224 GBP and 13.08.25-26.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 2: 59,642.53 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 3: 69,470.33 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 4: 59,919.13 GBP and 11.08.25-10.02.26 - extension option to 09 Aug 2026 has been taken up. Lot 5: 59,877.53 GBP and 04.08.25-03.02.26 - extension option to 03 Aug 2026 has been taken up.

Options: Option to extend no later than 4th May 2026

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract by a further 4.5 months at the discretion of the Scottish Government

Fisheries management compensatory measures

Lot 3 Fisheries management compensatory measures Identify key actions. Consider potential fisheries closures/management, fisheries by-catch management and aquaculture. Consider outputs of the Defra clean catch programme when available. Consider just transition approaches and ensuring fairness for fishers in the implementation of fisheries management compensatory measures. Additional information: Lot 3 Contract Start Date 4th August 2025 Lot 3 Contract Expiry Date 19th December 2025

Options: Option to extend no later than 4th May 2026

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract by a further 4.5 months at the discretion of the Scottish Government.

Restore and enhance supporting prey habitats

The original Contract Award Notice stated a total value of 426,133.52 GBP - comprising of the below lot values plus an optional additional 20k GBP per lot (which was subsequently not utilised). This resulted in a total value of 326,133.52 GBP. . Lot 1: 77,224 GBP and 13.08.25-26.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 2: 59,642.53 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 3: 69,470.33 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 4: 59,919.13 GBP and 11.08.25-10.02.26 - extension option to 09 Aug 2026 has been taken up. Lot 5: 59,877.53 GBP and 04.08.25-03.02.26 - extension option to 03 Aug 2026 has been taken up.

Options: Option to extend no later than 9th August 2026

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract by a further 6 months at the discretion of the Scottish Government

Marine litter removal (at scale)

The original Contract Award Notice stated a total value of 426,133.52 GBP - comprising of the below lot values plus an optional additional 20k GBP per lot (which was subsequently not utilised). This resulted in a total value of 326,133.52 GBP. . Lot 1: 77,224 GBP and 13.08.25-26.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 2: 59,642.53 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 3: 69,470.33 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 - extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up. Lot 4: 59,919.13 GBP and 11.08.25-10.02.26 - extension option to 09 Aug 2026 has been taken up. Lot 5: 59,877.53 GBP and 04.08.25-03.02.26 - extension option to 03 Aug 2026 has been taken up.

Options: Option to extend contract no later than 3rd August 2026

Renewal: There will be an option to extend the contract by a further 6 months at the discretion of the Scottish Government

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043288-2026 |
| 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 | 12 May 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Jun 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 29 Jul 2025 |
| Contract period | 12 Aug 2025 - 26 Dec 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £330,000 |
| Lots value | £330,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £646,127 |

## 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 | 3 |
| Supplier names | ABPMER; APEM; NIRAS GROUP (UK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71355000 - Surveying services
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 12 May 2026 at 08:05 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043288-2026
- 12 May 2026 at 08:04 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043287-2026
- 12 May 2026 at 08:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043285-2026
- 12 May 2026 at 08:02 - AwardUpdate - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/043284-2026
- 19 Sep 2025 at 14:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058199-2025
- 8 May 2025 at 11:51 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/019698-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000798202
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000809510
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831622
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831623
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000831624
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

## Provenance

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