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title: "Expanding the Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05a2b1"
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published: "2026-04-23"
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# Expanding the Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05a2b1

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is actively involved in a public procurement process titled "Expanding the Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds," focusing on survey services within the environmental sector. The project aims to develop plans for compensatory measures concerning marine bird species impacted by offshore wind developments. This initiative is being conducted in the United Kingdom, specifically within the region of Edinburgh. The procurement stage is currently at the award stage, with the most recent contract having been signed on 17 April 2026. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, reflecting compliance with the General Procurement Agreement (GPA). The contracting process had originally been tendered with competition beginning on 26 September 2025 and submissions concluding on 27 October 2025.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in ecological surveys and environmental management. It particularly suits businesses with the capability to propose viable compensatory measures for seabirds affected by offshore wind farms. Companies with experience in developing and implementing environmentally focused projects, as well as those with a proven track record in subcontracting and partnerships, would find this tender advantageous. The involvement of the Scottish Government highlights the project's importance and potential for additional work packages, should they exceed the initial budget capped at £560,000. The option to extend for a further 10 months, subject to government approval, also offers businesses a chance for long-term engagement and growth.

## Notice

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

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Offshore Wind Directorate is seeking tenderers to expand on the development of implementation plans for a portfolio of compensation measures for marine bird species. The tendered project will expand upon and work in parallel to five active research projects while also guiding the strategic direction of future research for the identification of compensatory measures in Scotland. The collective effort will ensure the identification of compensatory measures that are ecologically, technically, logistically, and financially feasible to be implemented in practice, underpinned by detailed implementation plans developed by the successful tenderer.

Options: There is an option to extend by a further 10 months subject to approval by the Scottish Government. Should additional Work Packages be identified these will be subject to budget approval.

Renewal: There is an option to extend by a further 10 months subject to approval by the Scottish Government should it be deemed necessary.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Find A Tender Service |
| Latest notice | https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037076-2026 |
| 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 | 23 Apr 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 16 Apr 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £560,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £560,000 |

## 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 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABPMER |

## 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

- 23 Apr 2026 at 12:26 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/037076-2026
- 26 Sep 2025 at 08:12 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/059942-2025

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
- http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810736
- https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482

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