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title: "OWD - Study of salmonids migration routes in the rivers of the Forth and Tay region, East Coast of Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-h6vhtk-05ce23"
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published: "2026-01-22"
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# OWD - Study of salmonids migration routes in the rivers of the Forth and Tay region, East Coast of Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-h6vhtk-05ce23

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has completed a procurement process for the study of salmonids migration routes in the rivers of the Forth and Tay region, on the East Coast of Scotland. The procurement was initiated under the Open procedure and falls under the industry category of Marine survey services. The aim was to research the potential impacts of offshore wind on migrating salmonids, focusing on rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation such as the South Esk, Tay, and Tweed rivers. The process reached the Award stage on 22nd January 2026, with the contract duly signed on 7th January 2026. The procurement was conducted using PCS-Tender with the Project code 30321, and it included community benefits requirements. The awarded contract, valued at £150,000, was given to the Institute of Zoology, Zoological Society of London.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental, ecological, and marine survey services, particularly those with expertise in studying aquatic ecosystems and the impacts of renewable energy developments. The procurement requirements suggested that bidders demonstrate precise technical credentials like a Home Office Project Licence for specific research activities. The study offers a chance for firms to expand their portfolios in eco-sensitive research and engage in projects that contribute to public sector knowledge and environmental conservation. Companies that have experience with large-scale marine surveys and can deliver research within designated conservation areas would find this tender fit for generating impactful growth and securing further contracts of similar nature.

## Notice

The Offshore Wind Directorate requires a suitable contractor to research the potential impacts of offshore wind on migrating salmonids. This research will study salmonids migration routes in the rivers of the Forth and Tay region, East Coast of Scotland. It is expected to focus on rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) such as the Rrivers South Esk, Tay, Forth (Teith) and Tweed through the North sea.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Offshore Wind Directorate requires a suitable contractor to research the potential impacts of offshore wind on migrating salmonids. This research will study salmonids migration routes in the rivers of the Forth and Tay region, East Coast of Scotland. It is expected to focus on rivers designated as Special Areas of Conservation (SAC) such as the Rrivers South Esk, Tay, Forth (Teith) and Tweed through the North sea.

Options: There will be an option of a 6 month extension at the discretion of the Scottish Government

Renewal: There will be an option of a 6 month extension 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/005714-2026 |
| 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 | 22 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 7 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £150,000 |

## 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 | 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 | INSTITUTE OF ZOOLOGY, ZOOLOGICAL SOCIETY OF LONDON |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 22 Jan 2026 at 12:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/005714-2026
- 16 Oct 2025 at 14:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/065981-2025

## 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-r6ebe6-0000812515
- 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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