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title: "Orkney Native Wildlife Project: Trial of Stoat Trapping Methods & Production of Operational Plan"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000507974"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2017-11-07"
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# Orkney Native Wildlife Project: Trial of Stoat Trapping Methods & Production of Operational Plan

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000507974

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## Summary

The procurement process involves Scottish Natural Heritage (SNH) seeking a supplier for the "Orkney Native Wildlife Project: Trial of Stoat Trapping Methods & Production of Operational Plan." This tender, classified under the environmental protection sector, is situated in the Orkney Isles. The tender is currently active and employs an open procurement method, allowing all eligible suppliers to submit their bids electronically. The submission deadline is set for 4 September 2017, with the award period commencing on the same day. The total contract value is approximately £43,342, and all relevant details can be found in the attached documentation.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in wildlife management and trapping methodologies. Given its open nature and the level of detail required in submissions, companies that can demonstrate technical capabilities, experience in similar projects, and compliance with environmental regulations will be well-positioned to compete effectively. Additionally, small to medium enterprises (SMEs) might find this tender particularly accessible, as it is under the £50,000 threshold for regulated procurement but is advertised due to external funding from the Heritage Lottery Fund.

## Notice

SNH wish to appoint a supplier to trial stoat trapping methods and produce an operational plan. Full details are contained in the attached Statement of Requirements and accompanying documents.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

SNH wish to appoint a supplier to trial stoat trapping methods and produce an operational plan - full details can be found in the attached documents.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300328 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 7 Nov 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Oct 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 | £43,342 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM65 Orkney Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | STRATH CAULAIDH |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 7 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300328
- 14 Aug 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292353

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292353&idx=2
  14th August 2017 - PP1057 - Method Review & Technical Feasibility Study
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292353&idx=3
  14th August 2017 - PP1057 - Non-technical Methodology Summary
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292353&idx=4
  14th August 2017 - Terms & Conditions applicable to service contracts.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG292353&idx=1
  14th August 2017 - PP1057 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG292353
  Orkney Native Wildlife Project: Trial of Stoat Trapping Methods & Production of Operational Plan - SNH wish to appoint a supplier to trial stoat trapping methods and produce an operational plan. Full details are contained in the attached Statement of Requirements and accompanying documents.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300328
  Orkney Native Wildlife Project: Trial of Stoat Trapping Methods & Production of Operational Plan - SNH wish to appoint a supplier to trial stoat trapping methods and produce an operational plan. Full details are contained in the attached Statement of Requirements and accompanying documents.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.snh.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000507974

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