---
title: "Production of Cumulative Effects Framework for Key Ecological Receptors"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000604359"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2020-07-30"
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# Production of Cumulative Effects Framework for Key Ecological Receptors

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000604359

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government seeking services for the "Production of Cumulative Effects Framework for Key Ecological Receptors." This initiative falls under the general public services category and is based in Scotland. The tender is currently at the Award stage, having been signed on 22 July 2020, with its total contract value amounting to £374,989.90. This project aimed to establish a cumulative effects framework that collates the anticipated impacts of ongoing and forthcoming projects, ensuring that the assessments are reliable and comprehensive.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in ecological assessment, environmental consultancy, and project management. Companies capable of providing a detailed understanding of environmental impacts and those with a track record in handling similar projects would be notably well-suited to compete. Smaller firms with expertise in environmental science and ecology are also encouraged to participate due to the open procurement method employed by the Scottish Government, which allows for broad competition.

## Notice

The aim of the CEF is to provide a baseline of current effects on to which are added the effects estimated any by a new project or projects to produce a cumulative effects total. The baseline will be updated as new projects are brought into the planning system. The project purpose is not to replace individual project-level assessment estimates of their potential effects. Crucially, the CEF tool developed must be capable of delivering estimated project level and cumulative effects, rather than simply the principles for doing so, and be able to demonstrate this functionality within the project timescales.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The aim of the CEF is to provide a baseline of current effects on to which are added the effects estimated any by a new project or projects to produce a cumulative effects total. The baseline will be updated as new projects are brought into the planning system. The project purpose is not to replace individual project-level assessment estimates of their potential effects. Crucially, the CEF tool developed must be capable of delivering estimated project level and cumulative effects, rather than simply the principles for doing so, and be able to demonstrate this functionality within the project timescales.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391612 |
| Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Jul 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 13 Dec 2019 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jul 2020 |
| Contract period | 3 Feb 2020 - 20 Sep 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £374,989 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Jul 2020 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391612
- 12 Dec 2019 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC375233
- 13 Nov 2019 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372232

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372232&idx=1
  15th November 2019 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372232&idx=2
  15th November 2019 - Schedule 2 - Price Proposal Response Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372232&idx=3
  15th November 2019 - Schedule 13 - Terms and Conditions for Purchase of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372232&idx=4
  15th November 2019 - Niras, (2019) The Crown Estate, TCE Cumulative Effects Assessment Tool - Scoping Study
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV372232&idx=5
  15th November 2019 - MacArthur Green Ltd, report to Marine Scotland. Seabird Survey Data - Automated Data Review
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV372232
  Production of Cumulative Effects Framework for Key Ecological Receptors - The aim of the CEF is to provide a baseline of current effects on to which are added the effects estimated any by a new project or projects to produce a cumulative effects total. The baseline will be updated as new projects are brought into the planning system. The project purpose is not to replace individual project-level assessment estimates of their potential effects. Crucially, the CEF tool developed must be capable of delivering estimated project level and cumulative effects, rather than simply the principles for doing so, and be able to demonstrate this functionality within the project timescales.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391612
  Production of Cumulative Effects Framework for Key Ecological Receptors - The aim of the CEF is to provide a baseline of current effects on to which are added the effects estimated any by a new project or projects to produce a cumulative effects total. The baseline will be updated as new projects are brought into the planning system. The project purpose is not to replace individual project-level assessment estimates of their potential effects. Crucially, the CEF tool developed must be capable of delivering estimated project level and cumulative effects, rather than simply the principles for doing so, and be able to demonstrate this functionality within the project timescales.

## Notice URLs

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
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## Provenance

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