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title: "CR/2018/20 - Development of a Combined Marine and Terrestrial Biodiversity Indicator"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000552737"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2018-08-06"
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# CR/2018/20 - Development of a Combined Marine and Terrestrial Biodiversity Indicator

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000552737

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently seeking tender submissions for the project titled "CR/2018/20 - Development of a Combined Marine and Terrestrial Biodiversity Indicator." This procurement falls under the services category and is located in Edinburgh, Scotland. The procurement process is at the active tender stage, with submissions due by 4th September 2018. The tender follows an open procurement method, allowing any qualified bidders to participate. The project aims to identify the most appropriate biodiversity indicator for Scotland, incorporating marine and terrestrial data.

This tender provides significant opportunities for growth for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, ecological research, and data analysis. Firms that can demonstrate expertise in developing biodiversity indicators, as well as experience working with national frameworks or environmental data, will be particularly well-suited to compete. With a bid opening scheduled for 4th September 2018, potential bidders should prepare their submissions promptly to meet the deadline and demonstrate their qualifications effectively.

## Notice

The project will consider what is the most appropriate single combined marine and terrestrial (including land and freshwater) biodiversity indicator for Scotland.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Explore and define the most appropriate single combined marine and terrestrial (including land and freshwater) biodiversity indicator for Scotland for inclusion in the set of National Indicators for the National Performance Framework (NPF) in order to report regularly (preferably annually) on change in Scotland's environment as a whole. The indicator should be based on existing available data collections and should be best aligned with other strategies.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327191 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Aug 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 4 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2018 - 22 Mar 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 6 Aug 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327191

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=AUG327191&idx=1
  6th August 2018 - ITT docs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG327191
  CR/2018/20 - Development of a Combined Marine and Terrestrial Biodiversity Indicator - The project will consider what is the most appropriate single combined marine and terrestrial (including land and freshwater) biodiversity indicator for Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000552737
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=552737
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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