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title: "Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000590222"
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# Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000590222

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## Summary

The procurement process is being led by Scottish Natural Heritage, with the title "Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation." This initiative falls under the environmental protection industry category and is located in the UK, primarily focusing on delivering services over a planned contract duration of 48 months. The procurement method utilised is an open procedure, with a bid submission deadline set for 6th August 2019, followed by an award period commencing the same day. The estimated value allocated for this framework agreement is £700,000, addressing a series of 13 distinct lots aimed at supporting nature conservation efforts.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses within the marine survey and environmental consultancy sectors, particularly those possessing technical skills in marine biological data analysis and interpretation. SMEs (Small and Medium-sized Enterprises) with expertise in environmental protection and data collation would be especially well-suited to participate. The inclusive and comprehensive nature of the lots encourages a diverse range of suppliers to engage, thereby facilitating both small-scale and larger enterprises to compete for these contracts and grow their business in this competitive public procurement landscape.

## Notice

SNH wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

### Lot Information

Theme 1 - Marine biological data collation, entry, analysis, manipulation and interpretation (Lots 1 - 9)

SNH wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.. Please note that the estimated value of the procurement detailed at Section II.1.7 covers all 13 Lots and assumes the framework will operate for 48 months.

Theme 1 - Marine biological data collation, entry, analysis, manipulation and interpretation (Lots 1 - 9)

SNH wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.. Please note that the estimated value of the procurement detailed at Section II.1.7 covers all 13 Lots and assumes the framework will operate for 48 months.

Theme 1 - Marine biological data collation, entry, analysis, manipulation and interpretation (Lots 1 - 9)

SNH wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.. Please note that the estimated value of the procurement detailed at Section II.1.7 covers all 13 Lots and assumes the framework will operate for 48 months.

Theme 1 - Marine biological data collation, entry, analysis, manipulation and interpretation (Lots 1 - 9)

SNH wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.. Please note that the estimated value of the procurement detailed at Section II.1.7 covers all 13 Lots and assumes the framework will operate for 48 months.

Theme 1 - Marine biological data collation, entry, analysis, manipulation and interpretation (Lots 1 - 9)

SNH wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.. Please note that the estimated value of the procurement detailed at Section II.1.7 covers all 13 Lots and assumes the framework will operate for 48 months.

Theme 1 - Marine biological data collation, entry, analysis, manipulation and interpretation (Lots 1 - 9)

SNH wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.. Please note that the estimated value of the procurement detailed at Section II.1.7 covers all 13 Lots and assumes the framework will operate for 48 months.

Theme 1 - Marine biological data collation, entry, analysis, manipulation and interpretation (Lots 1 - 9)

SNH wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.. Please note that the estimated value of the procurement detailed at Section II.1.7 covers all 13 Lots and assumes the framework will operate for 48 months.

Theme 1 - Marine biological data collation, entry, analysis, manipulation and interpretation (Lots 1 - 9)

SNH wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.. Please note that the estimated value of the procurement detailed at Section II.1.7 covers all 13 Lots and assumes the framework will operate for 48 months.

Theme 1 - Marine biological data collation, entry, analysis, manipulation and interpretation (Lots 1 - 9)

SNH wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.. Please note that the estimated value of the procurement detailed at Section II.1.7 covers all 13 Lots and assumes the framework will operate for 48 months.

Theme 2 - Delivery of new marine biological surveys (Lots 10 - 11)

SNH wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.. Please note that the estimated value of the procurement detailed at Section II.1.7 covers all 13 Lots and assumes the framework will operate for 48 months.

Theme 2 - Delivery of new marine biological surveys (Lots 10 - 11)

SNH wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.. Please note that the estimated value of the procurement detailed at Section II.1.7 covers all 13 Lots and assumes the framework will operate for 48 months.

Theme 3 - Geophysical and hydrographic data collection (technical expertise on existing research cruises), collation, analysis and interpretation (Lots 12 - 13)

SNH wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.. Please note that the estimated value of the procurement detailed at Section II.1.7 covers all 13 Lots and assumes the framework will operate for 48 months.

Theme 3 - Geophysical and hydrographic data collection (technical expertise on existing research cruises), collation, analysis and interpretation (Lots 12 - 13)

SNH wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.. Please note that the estimated value of the procurement detailed at Section II.1.7 covers all 13 Lots and assumes the framework will operate for 48 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367080 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large, SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 23 Sep 2019 |
| Submission deadline | 6 Aug 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 10 Sep 2019 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £700,000 |
| Lots value | £700,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £700,000 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 31 |
| Supplier names | ABPMER; APEM; AQUATERA; ATKINS; ATLANTIC ECOLOGY; BIOMATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS SCOTLAND; BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY; COLIN MOORE; CRANGON; ECOSPAN ENVIRONMENTAL; EGS (INTERNATIONAL; ENVISION MAPPING; FUGRO GB MARINE; FV LADY NICOLA; GOBE CONSULTANTS; HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY; HIDEF AERIAL SURVEYING; HIDEF SURVEYING; MACARTHUR GREEN; MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (MBA; MARINE ECOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS; MARINESPACE; NAFC MARINE CENTRE; PELAGICA; PRECISION MARINE SURVEY; SAMS RESEARCH SERVICES LTD (SRSL; SEASCOPE FISHERIES RESEARCH; SEASTAR SURVEY; SMRU CONSULTING; THE NATURAL POWER CONSULTANTS; THOMSON ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 23 Sep 2019 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367080
- 5 Jul 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359642

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL359642&idx=1
  8th July 2019 - PP1102 - Marine Framework - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL359642
  Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation - SNH wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP367080
  Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation - SNH wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000590222

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