---
title: "Eddleston Water Project - Aquatic macroinvertebrate identification"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000518447"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "TWEED FORUM"
published: "2018-02-16"
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# Eddleston Water Project - Aquatic macroinvertebrate identification

Buyer: TWEED FORUM  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000518447

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## Summary

The procurement process is led by the Tweed Forum for the "Eddleston Water Project - Aquatic macroinvertebrate identification", which falls under the environmental protection industry category. Located in Melrose, UK, this project aims to identify and analyse aquatic macroinvertebrates as part of a broader initiative on river restoration techniques. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and it is currently at the Award stage, with the contract having been signed on 18th January 2018. The original tender period concluded on 30th November 2017.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental services sector, particularly those specialising in aquatic biology or ecological research. Companies that focus on environmental conservation, habitat restoration, or biodiversity assessments will find this project well-suited for their expertise. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to compete, as demonstrated by APEM Ltd, which successfully secured the contract under this open procurement process.

## Notice

to carry out the identification, and initial analyses and interpretation of aquatic macroinvertebrates as part of the Eddleston Water Project, a major partnership research project to measure the effects of river restoration and natural flood management techniques. This forms part of the research component of the international project Building with Nature (BwN), funded by the Scottish Government and the European Union's INTERREG North Sea Region Programme.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To carry out the identification, and initial analyses and interpretation of aquatic macroinvertebrates as part of the Eddleston Water Project, a major partnership research project to measure the effects of river restoration and natural flood management techniques. This forms part of the research component of the international project Building with Nature (BwN), funded by the Scottish Government and the European Union's INTERREG North Sea Region Programme.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310566 |
| 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 | 16 Feb 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2017 - 30 Jun 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,500 |
| Lots value | £41,500 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | TWEED FORUM |
| Locality | MELROSE |
| Post town | Galashiels |
| Postcode | TD6 9DJ |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM91 Scottish Borders |
| Local authority | Scottish Borders |
| Electoral ward | Leaderdale and Melrose |
| Westminster constituency | Berwickshire, Roxburgh and Selkirk |
| Delivery location | TLM91 Scottish Borders |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 16 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310566
- 9 Nov 2017 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300634

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300634&idx=8
  9th November 2017 - Eddleston Water - Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Identification & Analyses
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300634&idx=4
  9th November 2017 - Mixed Taxon Level
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300634&idx=5
  9th November 2017 - Lab analyses
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300634&idx=6
  9th November 2017 - Example data return
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300634&idx=7
  9th November 2017 - Eddleston Water - Aquatic Macroinvertebrate Idendtification & Analyses
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300634&idx=1
  9th November 2017 - Aquatic Microinvertebrate pricing schedule
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300634&idx=2
  9th November 2017 - Aquatic macroinvertebrate appendix a
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV300634&idx=3
  9th November 2017 - Aquatic microinvertebrate appendix b
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV300634
  Eddleston Water Project - Aquatic macroinvertebrate identification - to carry out the identification, and initial analyses and interpretation of aquatic macroinvertebrates as part of the Eddleston Water Project, a major partnership research project to measure the effects of river restoration and natural flood management techniques. This forms part of the research component of the international project Building with Nature (BwN), funded by the Scottish Government and the European Union's INTERREG North Sea Region Programme.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB310566
  Eddleston Water Project - Aquatic macroinvertebrate identification - to carry out the identification, and initial analyses and interpretation of aquatic macroinvertebrates as part of the Eddleston Water Project, a major partnership research project to measure the effects of river restoration and natural flood management techniques. This forms part of the research component of the international project Building with Nature (BwN), funded by the Scottish Government and the European Union's INTERREG North Sea Region Programme.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.tweedforum.org
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000518447

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