---
title: "Baseline survey of sea caves around the Fair Isle"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000618892"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2020-03-25"
---

# Baseline survey of sea caves around the Fair Isle

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000618892

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## Summary

The procurement process for the "Baseline survey of sea caves around the Fair Isle" has been completed by Scottish Natural Heritage, located in Inverness, UK. The tender, which falls under the environmental protection industry category, was conducted using an open procurement method and is classified as a services contract. The contract was awarded on 24 March 2020, with the total value amounting to £70,683. The tender involved two bids, one of which was submitted by the awarded supplier, Heriot Watt University.

This contract represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental surveying and monitoring services, particularly those with expertise in ecological assessments. Companies that can demonstrate capabilities in distribution mapping and baseline monitoring are well-placed to compete for similar future tenders. Engaging with environmental agencies such as Scottish Natural Heritage could also foster collaborations that further enhance business growth in this sector.

## Notice

To undertake distribution mapping and a baseline monitoring survey of the sea caves around the Fair Isle.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

To undertake distribution mapping and a baseline monitoring survey of sea caves around the Fair Isle.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384243 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 25 Mar 2020 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 24 Mar 2020 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £70,683 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Additional buyers | HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| 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 | Pentland Hills |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | HERIOT WATT UNIVERSITY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 38 - Laboratory, optical and precision equipments (excl. glasses)
- 51 - Installation services (except software)

### Codes

- 38290000 - Surveying, hydrographic, oceanographic and hydrological instruments and appliances
- 51000000 - Installation services (except software)

## Release History

- 25 Mar 2020 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384243

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR384243
  Baseline survey of sea caves around the Fair Isle - To undertake distribution mapping and a baseline monitoring survey of the sea caves around the Fair Isle.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000618892

## Provenance

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