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title: "Provision of a Seaweed Farming Feasibility Study"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000529867"
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current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL"
published: "2018-11-16"
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# Provision of a Seaweed Farming Feasibility Study

Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000529867

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## Summary

The procurement process, titled "Provision of a Seaweed Farming Feasibility Study," is being conducted by Argyll and Bute Council, located in Lochgilphead, UK. This public procurement falls under the services category and utilizes an open procedure for submissions. The tender was initiated on 7th March 2018, with the bid deadline set for 4th April 2018. The project aims to assess the feasibility of establishing a seaweed farm in Argyll and Bute, investigating costs, timelines, challenges, and available resources. The contract resulting from this tender is valued at £120,000, and the award was made in October 2018, with ongoing active status. 

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the environmental consultancy and marine services sectors. Companies with expertise in feasibility studies, sustainable agriculture, or aquaculture would be well-positioned to compete for this contract, especially if they have a track record of delivering community benefits and supporting local economic development. The focus on community engagement and targeted support for small and medium enterprises further opens the door for innovative and socially responsible businesses to establish partnerships and expand their service offerings within the region.

## Notice

The provision of a feasibility study will look at costs, timelines, challenges, opportunities, recommendations and importantly available resources in Argyll and Bute for each stage of setting up a seaweed farm.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The provision of a Seaweed Farming Feasibility Study in Argyll and Bute

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337368 |
| 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 Nov 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Oct 2018 |
| Contract period | 1 Jun 2018 - 30 Nov 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £120,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £111,870 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL |
| Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD |
| Post town | Paisley |
| Postcode | PA31 8RT |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Argyll and Bute |
| Electoral ward | Mid Argyll |
| Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber |
| Delivery location | TLM63 Lochaber, Skye and Lochalsh, Arran and Cumbrae, and Argyll and Bute |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SAMS RESEARCH SERVICES LTD (SRSL |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 71241000 - Feasibility study, advisory service, analysis
- 79314000 - Feasibility study

## Release History

- 16 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337368
- 7 Mar 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312654

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312654&idx=3
  22nd March 2018 - Guidance for Tenderers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312654&idx=1
  7th March 2018 - Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR312654&idx=2
  7th March 2018 - Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR312654
  Provision of a Seaweed Farming Feasibility Study - The provision of a feasibility study will look at costs, timelines, challenges, opportunities, recommendations and importantly available resources in Argyll and Bute for each stage of setting up a seaweed farm.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV337368
  Provision of a Seaweed Farming Feasibility Study - The provision of a feasibility study will look at costs, timelines, challenges, opportunities, recommendations and importantly available resources in Argyll and Bute for each stage of setting up a seaweed farm.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000529867
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk

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