--- title: "Passive Acoustic Monitoring with a Focus on Cetacean Detections and Underwater Ambient Noise" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000609274" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609274" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609274.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609274.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2020-07-30" --- # Passive Acoustic Monitoring with a Focus on Cetacean Detections and Underwater Ambient Noise Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000609274 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609274) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609274.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has initiated a tender for "Passive Acoustic Monitoring with a Focus on Cetacean Detections and Underwater Ambient Noise," aiming to gather static passive acoustic monitoring data to assess cetacean populations and underwater noise levels. This procurement falls under the services category and is set to take place around the coastline of Scotland for a duration of 8 to 10 months. The tender is currently active, with a submission deadline on 6th February 2020. This contract is valued at £155,000 GBP and follows an open procedure under the GPA framework. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in the environmental monitoring and marine research sectors. Companies with expertise in passive acoustic monitoring, data analysis, or ecological studies would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) that meet the necessary technical and financial criteria may find this an ideal opportunity to showcase their capabilities and expand their portfolios within the public sector. ## Notice The Scottish Government is commissioning the collection of static passive acoustic monitoring data of cetaceans and underwater noise, and associated data processing, analysis and reporting. Data collection will take place west of Scotland for 8 to 10 months. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government is commissioning the collection of static passive acoustic monitoring data of cetaceans and underwater noise, and associated data processing, analysis and reporting. Data collection will take place west of Scotland for 8 to 10 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391611 | | 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 | 6 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 25 Mar 2020 | | Contract period | 4 Mar 2020 - 1 May 2021 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £155,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £124,862 | ## 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 | SAMS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 71354500 - Marine survey services - 73112000 - Marine research 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=AUG391611 - 7 Jan 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376504 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376504&idx=4 23rd January 2020 - Questions and answers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376504&idx=3 8th January 2020 - Schedule 13 - Terms and Conditions for Purchase of Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376504&idx=1 8th January 2020 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN376504&idx=2 8th January 2020 - Schedule 2 - Price Proposal Response Template - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN376504 Passive Acoustic Monitoring with a Focus on Cetacean Detections and Underwater Ambient Noise - The Scottish Government is commissioning the collection of static passive acoustic monitoring data of cetaceans and underwater noise, and associated data processing, analysis and reporting. Data collection will take place west of Scotland for 8 to 10 months. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG391611 Passive Acoustic Monitoring with a Focus on Cetacean Detections and Underwater Ambient Noise - The Scottish Government is commissioning the collection of static passive acoustic monitoring data of cetaceans and underwater noise, and associated data processing, analysis and reporting. Data collection will take place west of Scotland for 8 to 10 months. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609274 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000609274. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000609274.json.