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title: "In-field Recordings of Adds and Risk-Based Mapping of Potential Impacts to Target and Non-Target Species"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000640450"
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# In-field Recordings of Adds and Risk-Based Mapping of Potential Impacts to Target and Non-Target Species

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000640450

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is procuring services related to "In-field Recordings of Adds and Risk-Based Mapping of Potential Impacts to Target and Non-Target Species," focusing on the use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) at fish farms in Scotland. This procurement, classified under general public services, is currently in the Tender stage, with submissions due by 12:00 PM on 5 February 2021. The total value of the contract is £41,666. The delivery is expected to occur within various locations across Scotland, specifically at both enclosed and open water sites that are not associated with active fish farms.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental monitoring, marine biology, or acoustic engineering. Companies that specialise in acoustic technology, wildlife conservation, or data analysis would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. With the need for accurate measurement of noise levels and risk assessments regarding marine life, firms with experience in compliance with environmental regulations and partnerships with technical bodies are encouraged to participate in this procurement process.

## Notice

The use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) at fish farms to deter seals is common practice in the coastal regions of the west coast of Scotland. This practice aims to reduce stress to farmed fish and damage to nets and livestock. Other non-target species are potentially impacted by this practice, and those of greatest concern are whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans). One key knowledge gap lies in noise level measurements of the devices in the real-world and how the sound emitted from these devices propagates into the marine environment. With a better understanding of this, through gathering in-field sound/acoustic recordings, it would allow for a more robust assessment of the potential for impact to target (seals) and non-target (cetaceans) species through risk-based mapping approaches. The tenderer will undertake in-field sound/acoustic recordings of ADDs at an enclosed inlet / bay and an open water site, neither of which should be associated with an existing / operational fish farm. These recordings will be used to back-calculate source levels of ADDs and to produce risk-based maps for marine mammals.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) at fish farms to deter seals is common practice in the coastal regions of the west coast of Scotland. This practice aims to reduce stress to farmed fish and damage to nets and livestock. Other non-target species are potentially impacted by this practice, and those of greatest concern are whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans). One key knowledge gap lies in noise level measurements of the devices in the real-world and how the sound emitted from these devices propagates into the marine environment. With a better understanding of this, through gathering in-field sound/acoustic recordings, it would allow for a more robust assessment of the potential for impact to target (seals) and non-target (cetaceans) species through risk-based mapping approaches. The tenderer will undertake in-field sound/acoustic recordings of ADDs at an enclosed inlet / bay and an open water site, neither of which should be associated with an existing / operational fish farm. These recordings will be used to back-calculate source levels of ADDs and to produce risk-based maps for marine mammals.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403512 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Jan 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 16 Mar 2021 - 26 Aug 2021 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £41,666 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73100000 - Research and experimental development services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 6 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403512

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403512&idx=1
  6th January 2021 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN403512&idx=2
  6th January 2021 - Schedule 14 - Terms and conditions for provision of services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN403512
  In-field Recordings of Adds and Risk-Based Mapping of Potential Impacts to Target and Non-Target Species - The use of Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) at fish farms to deter seals is common practice in the coastal regions of the west coast of Scotland. This practice aims to reduce stress to farmed fish and damage to nets and livestock. Other non-target species are potentially impacted by this practice, and those of greatest concern are whales, dolphins and porpoises (cetaceans). One key knowledge gap lies in noise level measurements of the devices in the real-world and how the sound emitted from these devices propagates into the marine environment. With a better understanding of this, through gathering in-field sound/acoustic recordings, it would allow for a more robust assessment of the potential for impact to target (seals) and non-target (cetaceans) species through risk-based mapping approaches. The tenderer will undertake in-field sound/acoustic recordings of ADDs at an enclosed inlet / bay and an open water site, neither of which should be associated with an existing / operational fish farm. These recordings will be used to back-calculate source levels of ADDs and to produce risk-based maps for marine mammals.

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