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title: "Provision of Monitoring Services at Loch Ewe"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000529443"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-04-20"
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# Provision of Monitoring Services at Loch Ewe

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000529443

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is overseeing a public procurement process titled "Provision of Monitoring Services at Loch Ewe," aimed at enhancing environmental protection services. This tender falls within the services category and is located in Loch Ewe. The procurement process is currently in the award stage, having been completed on 15 April 2018, with the total contract value set at £125,788. The contract focuses on weekly sample collection and equipment maintenance, with submissions having been previously received electronically by the specified deadlines.

This procurement opportunity presents significant growth potential for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and related services. Companies capable of providing high-quality sampling and equipment maintenance, as well as those with experience in marine environments, would be well-positioned to compete. Additionally, firms that meet the Scottish Government's financial and technical criteria, including insurance requirements, are encouraged to participate in future contracts of a similar nature.

## Notice

The scope of the Contract is to advertise and set up a legal structure on behalf of the Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Scotland a) undertake a weekly sample collection in Loch Ewe from the mouth of the Loch (57deg 50.14' N, 5deg 36.61' W), the samples taken as per the requirements and sent to Marine Scotland, Aberdeen for scientific monitoring, and b) Assistance in deployment of moorings, maintenance of equipment and monitoring of samples, both activites upon a Workboat.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The scope of the Contract is to advertise and set up a legal structure on behalf of the Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Scotland a) undertake a weekly sample collection in Loch Ewe from the mouth of the Loch (57deg 50.14' N, 5deg 36.61' W), the samples taken as per the requirements and sent to Marine Scotland, Aberdeen for scientific monitoring, and b) Assistance in deployment of moorings, maintenance of equipment and monitoring of samples, both activites upon a Workboat.

Renewal: Further one year extension available to 31 March 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317161 |
| 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 | 20 Apr 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Mar 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Apr 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Apr 2018 - 31 Mar 2021 |
| Recurrence | four years after contract awarded |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £125,788 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH1 3DG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Leith |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FV WALRUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317161
- 7 Feb 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309185

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309185&idx=4
  7th February 2018 - European Single Procurement Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309185&idx=2
  7th February 2018 - Schedule 2 - Price Proposal Response Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309185&idx=3
  7th February 2018 - Schedule 14 - SG Service Contract with terms and conditions of contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=FEB309185&idx=1
  7th February 2018 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB309185
  Provision of Monitoring Services at Loch Ewe - The scope of the Contract is to advertise and set up a legal structure on behalf of the Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Scotland a) undertake a weekly sample collection in Loch Ewe from the mouth of the Loch (57deg 50.14' N, 5deg 36.61' W), the samples taken as per the requirements and sent to Marine Scotland, Aberdeen for scientific monitoring, and b) Assistance in deployment of moorings, maintenance of equipment and monitoring of samples, both activites upon a Workboat.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR317161
  Provision of Monitoring Services at Loch Ewe - The scope of the Contract is to advertise and set up a legal structure on behalf of the Scottish Ministers acting through Marine Scotland a) undertake a weekly sample collection in Loch Ewe from the mouth of the Loch (57deg 50.14' N, 5deg 36.61' W), the samples taken as per the requirements and sent to Marine Scotland, Aberdeen for scientific monitoring, and b) Assistance in deployment of moorings, maintenance of equipment and monitoring of samples, both activites upon a Workboat.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://historicenvironment.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000529443

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