--- title: "Understanding the Potential Scale of Seaweed-Based Industries in Scotland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000601169" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601169" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000601169.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000601169.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2020-02-17" --- # Understanding the Potential Scale of Seaweed-Based Industries in Scotland Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000601169 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000601169) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000601169.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is soliciting tenders for a project titled "Understanding the Potential Scale of Seaweed-Based Industries in Scotland," aimed at assessing the development of local seaweed industries and their broader economic and environmental impacts. This open tender falls under the services category and is located in Scotland. The tender period ended on 6th November 2019, leading to the contract award on 3rd February 2020, with a total contract value of £63,596. The procurement process was conducted via an open procedure, making it accessible to a wide range of suppliers. This procurement opportunity offers significant potential for businesses engaged in marine resources, environmental consulting, and associated research services. Companies with expertise in sustainable aquaculture, marine biology, or ecological assessments would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, businesses proficient in data analysis and economic impact studies can leverage their capabilities to contribute meaningfully to the Scottish Government's objectives in harnessing seaweed resources. ## Notice The Scottish Government is in the process of building its evidence base to understand how local seaweed-based industries may develop based on resources (harvest from the wild, farmed or imported from other countries) that could be available to businesses that locate in Scotland, and their potential impacts on the environment and the economy, and wider consequences for society. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government is in the process of building its evidence base to understand how local seaweed-based industries may develop based on resources (harvest from the wild, farmed or imported from other countries) that could be available to businesses that locate in Scotland, and their potential impacts on the environment and the economy, and wider consequences for society. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380818 | | 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 | 17 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 6 Nov 2019 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 3 Feb 2020 | | Contract period | 20 Jan 2020 - 9 Jul 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £80,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £63,596 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | 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 | ABPMER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73112000 - Marine research services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 17 Feb 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380818 - 15 Oct 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369118 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369118&idx=1 15th October 2019 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369118&idx=2 15th October 2019 - Schedule 2 - Price Proposal Response Template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT369118&idx=3 15th October 2019 - Schedule 13 - Terms and conditions for Purchase of Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT369118 Understanding the Potential Scale of Seaweed-Based Industries in Scotland - The Scottish Government is in the process of building its evidence base to understand how local seaweed-based industries may develop based on resources (harvest from the wild, farmed or imported from other countries) that could be available to businesses that locate in Scotland, and their potential impacts on the environment and the economy, and wider consequences for society. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB380818 Understanding the Potential Scale of Seaweed-Based Industries in Scotland - The Scottish Government is in the process of building its evidence base to understand how local seaweed-based industries may develop based on resources (harvest from the wild, farmed or imported from other countries) that could be available to businesses that locate in Scotland, and their potential impacts on the environment and the economy, and wider consequences for society. ## Notice URLs - 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