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title: "Seabird Tracking Equipment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000609203"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
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# Seabird Tracking Equipment

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000609203

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is conducting a procurement process for the acquisition of seabird tracking equipment as part of a broad scale monitoring initiative in Scottish waters. This tender, titled "Seabird Tracking Equipment," falls under the goods category and is located in Scotland. The procurement method is open, allowing all interested suppliers to participate, with a tender period that ended on 27th January 2020. Key organisations involved include the Scottish Government, which serves as the buyer, and various suppliers who have submitted bids. The awards for the contract were announced in March 2020, with multiple lots specified for different seabird species requiring distinct tracking equipment.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in wildlife tracking technology, electronics manufacturing, or environmental monitoring tools. Businesses that can provide innovative tracking solutions or have experience in supplying similar equipment will be well-positioned to compete. The contract value is substantial, amounting to £75,000, indicating a robust market for suppliers that can meet the rigorous specifications outlined in the tender documents. Additionally, SMEs with relevant capabilities may find this tender particularly accessible, as the procurement process aims to encourage participation from diverse suppliers.

## Notice

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

### Lot Information

Tracking equipment for great black-backed gull

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

Tracking equipment for European shag

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

Tracking equipment for Herring Gull

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

Tracking equipment for Leach's Storm Petrel and European Storm Petrel (breeding season)

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

Tracking equipment for Leach's Storm Petrel and European Storm Petrel (non-breeding season/year round)

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

Tracking equipment for Manx shearwater (breeding season)

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

Tracking equipment for Manx shearwater (non-breeding season/year round)

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

Tracking equipment for medium bodied seabirds (non-breeding season/year round)

The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385309 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Apr 2020 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Jan 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 Feb 2020 |
| Contract period | 27 Feb 2020 - 31 Mar 2020 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £46,815 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Unsuccessful |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 2 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY; PATHTRACK |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 32 - Radio, television, communication, telecommunication and related equipment
- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 32342400 - Acoustic devices
- 35121600 - Tags
- 77700000 - Services incidental to fishing

## Release History

- 20 Apr 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385309
- 7 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376350

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376350&idx=4
  21st January 2020 - Late questions and answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376350&idx=1
  7th January 2020 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376350&idx=2
  7th January 2020 - Schedule 2 - Price Proposal Response Template
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376350&idx=3
  7th January 2020 - Schedule 13 - Terms and Conditions for Purchase of Goods
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376350
  Seabird Tracking Equipment - The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR385309
  Seabird Tracking Equipment - The Scottish Ministers requires seabird tracking equipment. The tracking equipment will be used as part of broad scale monitoring of seabirds present in Scottish waters. In order to better understand how seabirds use the marine environment and the threats and pressures that they may encounter, information is required on their movement and behaviour at sea. Whilst substantial tagging data have been collected in some regions and for some species, for others they are lacking. The work has been separated into a series of Lots, with each Lot providing the specification for the tracking equipment required for a given exemplar species/ species group (equipment purchased may be used for other species than indicated if equipment are suitable).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609203
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx
- https://www.scottish-enterprise.com

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