--- title: "CR/2018/18 - Understanding plastics in the Scottish environment - The sources, .........." ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000562895" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000562895" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000562895.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000562895.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2019-02-12" --- # CR/2018/18 - Understanding plastics in the Scottish environment - The sources, .......... Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000562895 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000562895) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000562895.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is conducting a tender titled "Understanding plastics in the Scottish environment," aimed at exploring the sources, pathways, and environmental impacts of microplastics across terrestrial, freshwater, and marine contexts. The procurement process is currently active, having commenced with the tender published on 1st November 2018. The deadline for submissions is set for 29th November 2018, with plan details that include a comprehensive evaluation of microplastic pollution risks. This project falls under the services category, classified under environmental protection and public services, and is available for companies through an open procurement method. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, especially those specialising in environmental research, consultancy, and analysis services. Companies with expertise in studying marine ecosystems, terrestrial habitats, or water quality would be particularly well-suited to compete. The nature of this project encourages firms with strong analytical capabilities and experience in microplastic research to consider submitting a bid, thereby facilitating growth in the expanding market for environmental sustainability solutions. ## Notice a research project to understand the sources, pathways, fate and environmental impact of microplastics in Scotland in three environmental contexts and the interaction between these: (1) the terrestrial environment, including arable land; (2) the freshwater environment, and (3) the marine environment. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The aims of this research project are to: Determine and quantify the main sources and pathways of microplastic in Scotland's terrestrial, freshwater and marine environment; Appraise the main environmental risks posed by microplastic pollution in Scotland's terrestrial, freshwater and marine environment; Determine further work that needs to be carried out to strengthen the evidence base. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344977 | | 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 | 12 Feb 2019 | | Submission deadline | 29 Nov 2018 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 7 Feb 2019 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £37,766 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV1 1SF | | 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 | EUNOMIA | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 12 Feb 2019 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344977 - 1 Nov 2018 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335746 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV335746&idx=1 1st November 2018 - ITT docs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV335746&idx=2 1st November 2018 - FAQs - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV335746 CR/2018/18 - Understanding plastics in the Scottish environment - The sources, .......... - a research project to understand the sources, pathways, fate and environmental impact of microplastics in Scotland in three environmental contexts and the interaction between these: (1) the terrestrial environment, including arable land; (2) the freshwater environment, and (3) the marine environment. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB344977 CR/2018/18 - Understanding plastics in the Scottish environment - The sources, .......... - a research project to understand the sources, pathways, fate and environmental impact of microplastics in Scotland in three environmental contexts and the interaction between these: (1) the terrestrial environment, including arable land; (2) the freshwater environment, and (3) the marine environment. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000562895 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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