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title: "CR/2018/20 (a) -Development of a combined marine and terrestrial biodiversity indicator"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000562445"
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# CR/2018/20 (a) -Development of a combined marine and terrestrial biodiversity indicator

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000562445

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting an open tender for the development of a combined marine and terrestrial biodiversity indicator, as part of its services sector initiatives. The procurement process is currently in the tender stage, with a submission deadline of 22nd November 2018 at 12:00 PM. Following this, the bid opening will occur at 12:30 PM on the same day. This project aims to explore the most appropriate biodiversity indicators for Scotland and is located in Livingston, UK. Interested parties can find more information and submit their proposals electronically through the Public Contracts Scotland website.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental research, data analytics, or biodiversity services. Companies with expertise in developing indicators related to environmental monitoring and those that can leverage existing data collections will be well-suited to compete. Engaging in this project can enhance a business's portfolio, especially those looking to work with governmental bodies on crucial environmental initiatives, ultimately aiding in their expansion within the public sector.

## Notice

The research aim of this research project is to define 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=OCT335400 |
| 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 | 30 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 22 Nov 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| 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 | Active |
| Lots status | Active |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## 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 | TLM14 West Lothian |
| Local authority | West Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Livingston South |
| Westminster constituency | Livingston |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 30 Oct 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335400

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT335400&idx=1
  30th October 2018 - ITT Docs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT335400&idx=2
  30th October 2018 - FAQs
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT335400
  CR/2018/20 (a) -Development of a combined marine and terrestrial biodiversity indicator - The research aim of this research project is to define 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-r6ebe6-0000562445
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=562445
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

## Provenance

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