--- title: "CR/2018/23 - Quantified Audit of Blue Carbon Resource in Orkney for Incorporation in the ..." ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000562036" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000562036" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000562036.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000562036.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-02-05" --- # CR/2018/23 - Quantified Audit of Blue Carbon Resource in Orkney for Incorporation in the ... Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000562036 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000562036) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000562036.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is seeking bids for a project titled "CR/2018/23 - Quantified Audit of Blue Carbon Resource in Orkney for Incorporation in the ...", aimed at reviewing existing data and initiating the scoping requirements for a full audit in the future. This procurement falls under the services category and uses an open procedure for its tender process, which is currently in the active stage. The tender period concludes on 22nd November 2018, with the bid opening scheduled for the same day. The project location is Orkney, Scotland, and the buyer's contact details for any inquiries are available through their website. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy, data analysis, and research services, particularly those with expertise in blue carbon habitats or related ecological assessments. Given the project's focus on data scoping and audit processes, companies providing geographical information systems (GIS), environmental management, or auditing services could find this a beneficial opportunity to expand their portfolio and contribute to sustainable practices in environmental conservation. Suppliers interested in participating should ensure they submit their bids electronically via the specified platform well in advance of the closing date. ## Notice The research aim of this research project is to review existing data and consider the Scoping of requirements for potentially taking forward a full audit in future. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The research aim of this research project is to review existing data and consider the Scoping of requirements for potentially taking forward a full audit in future. Specifically, the study will aim to: Identify and assemble all the relevant data/information on the distribution and extent of blue carbon habitats in Orkney, assessing the quality, quantity, scale and nature of the available data on distribution and extent of habitats and carbon stores within them. This scoping phase would also review the main threats to blue carbon storage and sequestration in Orkney and the effectiveness of protection measures already in place to also protect blue carbon processes and sinks. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344211 | | 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 | 22 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Dec 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 | £36,760 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | LIVINGSTON | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH54 6GA | | 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 | HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73112000 - Marine research 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=FEB344211 - 25 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335090 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT335090&idx=1 25th October 2018 - ITT Docs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT335090&idx=2 25th October 2018 - FAQs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335090 CR/2018/23 - Quantified Audit of Blue Carbon Resource in Orkney for Incorporation in the ... - The research aim of this research project is to review existing data and consider the Scoping of requirements for potentially taking forward a full audit in future. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344211 CR/2018/23 - Quantified Audit of Blue Carbon Resource in Orkney for Incorporation in the ... - The research aim of this research project is to review existing data and consider the Scoping of requirements for potentially taking forward a full audit in future. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000562036 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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