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title: "CR/2016/16 - Scoping Study - Regional Population Viability Analysis for key bird species"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000495440"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-02-05"
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# CR/2016/16 - Scoping Study - Regional Population Viability Analysis for key bird species

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000495440

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is actively procuring a scoping study entitled "CR/2016/16 - Scoping Study - Regional Population Viability Analysis for key bird species" within the services industry category. The procurement is currently in the active tender stage, with submissions accepted until 8 June 2017 at 12:00, followed by an anticipated award period starting on 9 June 2017. This tender is primarily based in Scotland, specifically at the Aberdeen location, and follows an open procurement method, allowing a wide range of participants to engage in the bidding process.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in ecological research, wildlife conservation, or data analysis pertaining to avian populations. Smaller organisations or consultancies focused on regional environmental studies may find particularly advantageous conditions to bid, aiming to provide innovative solutions to the Scottish Government’s environmental needs. By participating in this tender, businesses can enhance their portfolio, gain recognition in an important public sector project, and contribute positively to regional biodiversity assessments.

## Notice

The project will consider the feasibility of producing 'generic' PVAs at appropriate scales (e.g. regional, colony and Special Protection Area) for use in assessments where colony scale data are sparse.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The research aim of this project is to determine the feasibility of producing 'generic' PVAs at appropriate scales (e.g. regional, Special Protection Area or colony) for use in assessments where data for the population of interest are sparse or lacking. Example PVAs will be produced for a number of seabird species and populations in Scotland by way of proof of concept exercise.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308856 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Jun 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Oct 2017 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £40,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £44,512 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| 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 | CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

## Release History

- 5 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308856
- 12 May 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282794

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY282794&idx=2
  12th May 2017 - FAQs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY282794&idx=1
  12th May 2017 - ITT Docs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY282794
  CR/2016/16 - Scoping Study - Regional Population Viability Analysis for key bird species - The project will consider the feasibility of producing 'generic' PVAs at appropriate scales (e.g. regional, colony and Special Protection Area) for use in assessments where colony scale data are sparse.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB308856
  CR/2016/16 - Scoping Study - Regional Population Viability Analysis for key bird species - The project will consider the feasibility of producing 'generic' PVAs at appropriate scales (e.g. regional, colony and Special Protection Area) for use in assessments where colony scale data are sparse.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000495440

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