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title: "Bat Ecology Surveys"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000478967"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL"
published: "2017-06-01"
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# Bat Ecology Surveys

Buyer: WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000478967

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## Summary

West Lothian Council has recently completed a public procurement process for "Bat Ecology Surveys," aimed at securing a qualified contractor to conduct bat surveys prior to construction activities. This contract falls under the services category, specifically relating to environmental protection, and is located within the Livingston area in the UK. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure, and the successful bid was awarded to Echoes Ecology Ltd on 22 March 2017, with a total contract value of £113,250. This initiative is part of a framework that enables direct call-offs for additional services as required.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological surveys, particularly those experienced in working within the environmental protection sector. Companies that possess the necessary licensing and expertise in bat and ecological assessments will find this procurement attractive. By participating in such contracts, businesses can enhance their portfolios and establish strong relationships with local authorities, thereby facilitating growth within the public sector.

## Notice

West Lothian Council seek to appoint a suitably experienced and licensed contractor to carry out bat surveys at properties in advance of construction works taking place. This framework will operate on a direct call off basis with the successful surveying consultant may be instructed to carry out bat surveys or other additional services as part of the Contract Sum Analysis. All surveys are to be carried out in accordance with the current edition of the Bat Surveys Good Practice Guide published by the Bat Conservation Trust. The quantities used in the contract sum analysis (pricing document) provide an indication of possible work instructed over this framework and not a guaranteed amount.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

West Lothian Council seek to appoint a suitably experienced and licensed contractor to carry out bat surveys at properties in advance of construction works taking place. This framework will operate on a direct call off basis with the successful surveying consultant may be instructed to carry out bat surveys or other additional services as part of the Contract Sum Analysis. All surveys are to be carried out in accordance with the current edition of the Bat Surveys Good Practice Guide published by the Bat Conservation Trust. The quantities used in the contract sum analysis (pricing document) provide an indication of possible work instructed over this framework and not a guaranteed amount.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN284696 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Mar 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £113,250 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | WEST LOTHIAN COUNCIL |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6FF |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | UKM28 West Lothian |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECHOES ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 1 Jun 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN284696

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN284696
  Bat Ecology Surveys - West Lothian Council seek to appoint a suitably experienced and licensed contractor to carry out bat surveys at properties in advance of construction works taking place. This framework will operate on a direct call off basis with the successful surveying consultant may be instructed to carry out bat surveys or other additional services as part of the Contract Sum Analysis. All surveys are to be carried out in accordance with the current edition of the Bat Surveys Good Practice Guide published by the Bat Conservation Trust. The quantities used in the contract sum analysis (pricing document) provide an indication of possible work instructed over this framework and not a guaranteed amount.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.westlothian.gov.uk/article/2468/Contract-Opportunities
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000478967

## Provenance

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