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title: "Investigation into prospects and opportunities for large scale restorative aquaculture"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000634605"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-02-22"
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# Investigation into prospects and opportunities for large scale restorative aquaculture

Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000634605

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## Summary

The Crown Estate Scotland, located in Edinburgh, is currently seeking proposals for an investigation into the prospects and opportunities for large-scale restorative aquaculture, particularly focusing on bivalve molluscs and seaweeds, on the east coast of Scotland and the Firth of Clyde area. This procurement process is in the 'Tender' stage, with the submission deadline set for 18 December 2020. The contract has an estimated value of £65,000 and follows an 'open' procurement method, allowing any interested suppliers to participate.

This tender represents an opportunity for businesses specialising in marine environmental studies, aquaculture, or ecological assessments to expand their services in Scotland. Companies with expertise in sustainable aquaculture or research capabilities in marine ecosystems would be well-suited to compete. Additionally, firms that can demonstrate relevant experience, especially in collaboration with public sector organisations, may find this tender particularly advantageous for business growth.

## Notice

ITT for tendering for an investigation into prospects and opportunities for large scale restorative aquaculture (i.e. bivalve molluscs and seaweeds) on the east coast of Scotland and wider Firth of Clyde area for Crown Estate Scotland

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") initiates the tendering for an investigation into prospects and opportunities for large scale restorative aquaculture (i.e. bivalve molluscs and seaweeds) on the east coast of Scotland and wider Firth of Clyde area for Crown Estate Scotland.

Options: any related (additional or supplementary) work which may be required within a 12 month period to be included within rate card

Renewal: any related (additional or supplementary) work which may be required within a 12 month period to be included within rate card

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407579 |
| 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 | 22 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 19 Feb 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £65,000 |
| Lots value | £65,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £63,715 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH4 3BJ |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | TLM75 City of Edinburgh |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ABPMER |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products
- 15 - Food, beverages, tobacco and related products
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 03313300 - Seaweeds
- 15253000 - Shellfish products
- 73210000 - Research consultancy services
- 77800000 - Aquaculture services

## Release History

- 22 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407579
- 29 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398160

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT398160&idx=1
  29th October 2020 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398160
  Investigation into prospects and opportunities for large scale restorative aquaculture - ITT for tendering for an investigation into prospects and opportunities for large scale restorative aquaculture (i.e. bivalve molluscs and seaweeds) on the east coast of Scotland and wider Firth of Clyde area for Crown Estate Scotland
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407579
  Investigation into prospects and opportunities for large scale restorative aquaculture - ITT for tendering for an investigation into prospects and opportunities for large scale restorative aquaculture (i.e. bivalve molluscs and seaweeds) on the east coast of Scotland and wider Firth of Clyde area for Crown Estate Scotland

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://crownestatescotland.com/
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- http://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/sheriff-court/find-a-court
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000634605

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