--- title: "CR/2018/13 - Improving our understanding of seabird behaviour at sea" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000556166" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000556166" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000556166.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000556166.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-02-05" --- # CR/2018/13 - Improving our understanding of seabird behaviour at sea Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000556166 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000556166) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000556166.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is inviting tenders under the title "CR/2018/13 - Improving our understanding of seabird behaviour at sea," aimed at utilising existing data to enhance the comprehension of seabird behaviour in marine environments. This project, classified under the services category with CPV code 73000000, is currently in the active tender stage. The deadline for submission of bids is set for 2nd October 2018, at 12:00 noon, with the award period commencing shortly thereafter. This research project, located in the UK, specifically focuses on improving seabird behaviour understanding in various weather conditions and the diel cycle. Interested suppliers can view the complete tender details and relevant documents through the provided electronic submission portal. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in ecological research, data analysis, and environmental consultancy. Companies with experience in ornithology, marine biology, or related fields would be well-positioned to compete, particularly those familiar with seabird behaviour and data interpretation. Engaging with this procurement process can bolster business growth by leveraging the demand for environmental studies and contributing to key insights for marine renewable assessments. By participating in such research projects, businesses can not only enhance their portfolio but also play a vital role in advancing ecological understanding and policy development. ## Notice The aim of this research project is to utilise existing data to improve the understanding of seabird behaviour at sea. Specifically, the study will aim to: Investigate how weather conditions and the diel cycle influence seabird behaviour, and how this may differ from information gained from good weather, daylight surveys. Refine flight speed estimates of seabird species. ### Lot Information Lot 1 8 The research objectives for this project are as follows: Source and analyse existing data to determine how behaviour varies across the diel cycle (e.g. time of day activity level and light level changes) and under different weather conditions for Atlantic puffin, common guillemot, razorbill, European shag, black-legged kittiwake, northern gannet, herring gull, lesser black-backed gull, and great black-backed gull. Preference for existing data sources will be from UK studies, but may be extended depending on availability. Determine whether distributions or behaviour during good weather daylight conditions typical of at-sea surveys differ from other times and conditions. Further analyse the collated data to provide updated flight speed parameters for black-legged kittiwake, northern gannet, herring gull, lesser black-backed gull, and great black-backed gull. Consider the implications of the results on the assessment of marine renewables and provide recommendations on changes required. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344210 | | 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 | 5 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 2 Oct 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 Nov 2018 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £48,790 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | 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 | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 5 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344210 - 4 Sep 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330182 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP330182&idx=3 25th September 2018 - Details of additional requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP330182&idx=2 4th September 2018 - FAQ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP330182&idx=1 4th September 2018 - ITT documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP330182 CR/2018/13 - Improving our understanding of seabird behaviour at sea - The aim of this research project is to utilise existing data to improve the understanding of seabird behaviour at sea. Specifically, the study will aim to: Investigate how weather conditions and the diel cycle influence seabird behaviour, and how this may differ from information gained from good weather, daylight surveys. Refine flight speed estimates of seabird species. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344210 CR/2018/13 - Improving our understanding of seabird behaviour at sea - The aim of this research project is to utilise existing data to improve the understanding of seabird behaviour at sea. Specifically, the study will aim to: Investigate how weather conditions and the diel cycle influence seabird behaviour, and how this may differ from information gained from good weather, daylight surveys. Refine flight speed estimates of seabird species. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000556166 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000556166. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000556166.json.