---
title: "A stochastic collision risk model for seabirds in flight"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000482041"
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published: "2018-02-06"
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# A stochastic collision risk model for seabirds in flight

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000482041

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government, which has awarded a contract for the research project titled "A stochastic collision risk model for seabirds in flight." This initiative falls under the services category, specifically relating to environmental research, and is located in Livingston, UK. The procurement method employed was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 8 June 2017, with a total value of £32,990. Notably, four bids were received for this tender, indicating a competitive environment.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses operating in the environmental research and consultancy sectors, particularly those with expertise in ecological modelling and data analysis. Companies with experience in stochastic modelling or those capable of delivering innovative solutions for wildlife conservation will be well-suited to compete in similar future tenders. Engaging with public contracts like this can help businesses expand their portfolios and strengthen their reputations in sustainability-focused projects.

## Notice

The proposed research will attempt to develop a stochastic version of the Band model in R, building on the work undertaken to date, that would incorporate the gaps identified by industry and statutory agencies, providing a robust and transparent method of accounting for uncertainty in the estimation of seabird collision rates that can be easily applied to real-world situations.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The proposed research will attempt to develop a stochastic version of the Band model in R, building on the work undertaken to date, that would incorporate the gaps identified by industry and statutory agencies, providing a robust and transparent method of accounting for uncertainty in the estimation of seabird collision rates that can be easily applied to real-world situations.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308918 |
| 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 | 6 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 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 | £32,990 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | LIVINGSTON |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH54 6GA |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HIDEF SURVEYING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 6 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308918

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308918
  A stochastic collision risk model for seabirds in flight - The proposed research will attempt to develop a stochastic version of the Band model in R, building on the work undertaken to date, that would incorporate the gaps identified by industry and statutory agencies, providing a robust and transparent method of accounting for uncertainty in the estimation of seabird collision rates that can be easily applied to real-world situations.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000482041

## Provenance

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