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title: "study of alternative markets for farmed Scottish shellfish and associated product requirements"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000634609"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND"
published: "2021-02-24"
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# study of alternative markets for farmed Scottish shellfish and associated product requirements

Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000634609

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## Summary

The procurement process, initiated by Crown Estate Scotland, pertains to a study of alternative markets for farmed Scottish shellfish and associated product requirements. This project is classified under the services category and employs an open procurement method. The procurement procedure is currently at the contract award stage, with an estimated contract value of £29,940 signed on 21 January 2021. The buyer is located at Quartermile Two, 2nd Floor, 2 Lister Square, Edinburgh, EH3 9GL, UK, and the contract requires bidders to deliver their submissions electronically.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those in the seafood industry, market research firms, and consultancies specialising in marine products. Companies with expertise in market analysis, supply chain logistics, and sustainability within the aquaculture sector will find this tender highly relevant. Small and medium enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as evidenced by the previous bid statistics that indicate competition is manageable. Engaging in this contract could enhance visibility and capabilities within the growing market for Scottish shellfish products.

## Notice

ITT for a study of alternative markets for farmed Scottish shellfish and associated product requirements

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This Invitation to Tender ("ITT") initiates the tendering for a study of alternative markets for farmed Scottish shellfish and associated product requirements.

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=FEB407802 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Feb 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jan 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £30,000 |
| Lots value | £30,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,940 |

## 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 | SAOS |

## 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

- 24 Feb 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407802
- 29 Oct 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398161

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT398161&idx=1
  29th October 2020 - Invitation to Tender Document
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT398161
  study of alternative markets for farmed Scottish shellfish and associated product requirements - ITT for a study of alternative markets for farmed Scottish shellfish and associated product requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB407802
  study of alternative markets for farmed Scottish shellfish and associated product requirements - ITT for a study of alternative markets for farmed Scottish shellfish and associated product requirements

## 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-r6ebe6-0000634609

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