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title: "Collection of Seabird Flight Height Data at an Operational Windfarm using Aircraft Mounted Lidar"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000635687"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-07-06"
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# Collection of Seabird Flight Height Data at an Operational Windfarm using Aircraft Mounted Lidar

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000635687

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently engaged in a procurement process for the contract titled "Collection of Seabird Flight Height Data at an Operational Windfarm using Aircraft Mounted Lidar". This initiative falls under the general public services category and is based around the Scottish coastline. The procurement stage for this tender is in its award phase, following the completion of the project with an award value of £317,965. The tender was officially initiated on 6th July 2021, with the contract signed on 8th June 2021, indicating progression towards finalising the contract obligations.

This tender presents a unique opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental monitoring and data collection, particularly those specialising in LiDAR technology or related fields. Companies that can provide high-quality data analysis or have experience with ecological assessments would be well-suited to compete in this market. Additionally, small to medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are encouraged to participate, as evidenced by the small bids submitted during the process. This project not only supports growth but also aligns with increasing demands for sustainable practices within the wind energy sector.

## Notice

This project will use aircraft mounted LiDAR technology, to collect measurements of seabird flight heights for individual species to allow production of flight height distributions for use in CRM, and the comparison of flight heights with e.g. distance from a wind farm and individual wind turbine generators.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This project will use aircraft mounted LiDAR technology, to collect measurements of seabird flight heights for individual species to allow production of flight height distributions for use in CRM, and the comparison of flight heights with e.g. distance from a wind farm and individual wind turbine generators.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420356 |
| 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 | 6 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Dec 2020 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 8 Jun 2021 |
| Contract period | 1 Feb 2021 - 31 Jan 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £385,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £317,965 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 60 - Transport services (excl. Waste transport)
- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 60440000 - Aerial and related services
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 79961200 - Aerial photography services

## Release History

- 6 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420356
- 10 Nov 2020 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399475

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399475&idx=3
  25th November 2020 - Questions and answers
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399475&idx=1
  12th November 2020 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=NOV399475&idx=2
  12th November 2020 - Schedule 14 - SG Model Services contract
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV399475
  Collection of Seabird Flight Height Data at an Operational Windfarm using Aircraft Mounted Lidar - This project will use aircraft mounted LiDAR technology, to collect measurements of seabird flight heights for individual species to allow production of flight height distributions for use in CRM, and the comparison of flight heights with e.g. distance from a wind farm and individual wind turbine generators.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420356
  Collection of Seabird Flight Height Data at an Operational Windfarm using Aircraft Mounted Lidar - This project will use aircraft mounted LiDAR technology, to collect measurements of seabird flight heights for individual species to allow production of flight height distributions for use in CRM, and the comparison of flight heights with e.g. distance from a wind farm and individual wind turbine generators.

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