--- title: "Greylag goose ageing and productivity in the Uists" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000561143" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561143" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561143.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561143.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Planning" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE" published: "2018-10-17" --- # Greylag goose ageing and productivity in the Uists Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE Current stage: Planning OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000561143 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561143) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561143.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by Scottish Natural Heritage, seeking tenders for a project titled "Greylag goose ageing and productivity in the Uists." This project falls under the environmental protection category and is based in the Uists, Scotland. Currently in the planning stage, the anticipated invitation for tenders requires interested parties to submit their expressions of interest, including relevant supporting documents, by 9am on 24th October 2018. Surveys are expected to be conducted in November 2018. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses in the environmental consultancy and wildlife management sectors, particularly those with expertise in conducting ecological surveys and population assessments. Companies that can demonstrate relevant experience and possess skilled personnel are well-suited to compete for this contract. By engaging in this project, successful bidders will contribute to crucial ecological research and management decisions, potentially enhancing their portfolio in environmental services. ## Notice This survey will contribute to work on Greylag goose population modelling and productivity, to enable informed population management decisions. The information collected will build on the annual spring and autumn count data in the Uists; A total of 5030 individual Greylag geese were counted during September 2017, and 4655 were counted during February 2018. This tender will serve to provide SNH with: An assessment of the breeding success of Greylag geese in the Uists during Autumn 2018. A record of the brood sizes within the population. ### Lot Information Lot 1 Undertake an ageing and productivity survey across North Uist, Benbecula and South Uist to assess the breeding success of resident Greylag geese: Surveys will be undertaken of at least 25% of the overall goose population, from a sample of birds encountered in surveys carried out from roads across the Uists. Total number of adults and immature birds will be recorded. Brood sizes will also be recorded by identifying family groups. Young birds tend to remain with their parents, and where two (or occasionally one) adult bird are accompanied by young then it can be assumed they are a family group. Surveys will be conducted during November 2018, and should be completed in one day, or no more than two consecutive days. A report will be submitted summarising the survey findings and presenting the flock locations (grid references) and counts in electronic format. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334488 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Planning | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 17 Oct 2018 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | 18 Oct 2018 | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | 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 | Planned | | Lots status | Planned | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 8NW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM64 Na h-Eileanan Siar | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 79311000 - Survey services ## Release History - 17 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334488 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT334488 Greylag goose ageing and productivity in the Uists - This survey will contribute to work on Greylag goose population modelling and productivity, to enable informed population management decisions. The information collected will build on the annual spring and autumn count data in the Uists; A total of 5030 individual Greylag geese were counted during September 2017, and 4655 were counted during February 2018. This tender will serve to provide SNH with: An assessment of the breeding success of Greylag geese in the Uists during Autumn 2018. A record of the brood sizes within the population. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nature.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=536461 - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000561143 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=561143 ## 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-r6ebe6-0000561143. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000561143.json.