--- title: "MARINE ECONOMY INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS ASSESSMENT" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000642450" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642450" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642450.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642450.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL" published: "2021-03-17" --- # MARINE ECONOMY INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS ASSESSMENT Buyer: ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000642450 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642450) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000642450.json) ## Summary The Argyll and Bute Council is currently engaged in the procurement process for the "Marine Economy Infrastructure Needs Assessment", a project aimed at analysing the coastal area of Argyll and Bute, which is significant for its economic and environmental value. The procurement method is an open procedure, with the tender period having ended on 26th February 2021, while the award was made on 16th March 2021. The total value of the contract is £31,953, and it is primarily classified under services relating to general public services within the region of Argyll and Bute, UK. This contract creates opportunities for businesses focusing on marine services, aquaculture, marine transport, and maritime tourism. Companies that specialise in marine economics, environmental assessments, and consultancy services are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender, given the emphasis on growth in sustainable maritime sectors. Additionally, the increasing focus on zero-carbon initiatives in Scotland may present further avenues for businesses already operating in marine renewables and related fields. ## Notice MARINE ECONOMY INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS ASSESSMENT ### Lot Information Lot 1 The coastal area of Argyll and Bute is an exceptional economic, environmental and social asset. The extensive and varied coastline is of national, and in some parts international significance, containing many areas of special landscape and ecological significance. It is also home to the majority of Argyll and Bute's population and a major focus for economic activity, recreation and tourism. The Argyll and Bute economy and many of our coastal communities, particularly in remote rural or island communities, are heavily dependent on a range of maritime economic sectors including fishing, aquaculture, marine transport and shipping, marine tourism, military use, marine services and marine science. The local marine environment is therefore of strategic importance to the local economy and can also play a key role in supporting a Green Recovery post Covid-19 which is a key priority within the latest Programme for Government. The maritime economy makes a significant contribution to the wider Argyll and Bute economy and provides direct and indirect year-round jobs which are important for coastal communities with downstream jobs supported in transport, processing, support services and equipment manufacturing. This sector has grown in recent years and has significant potential for further growth, particularly in relation to aquaculture, marine renewables, life sciences and biotechnology, and marine tourism, which have strong ambitions for growth both nationally and regionally. While the marine renewable energy industry has not developed significantly in Argyll and Bute there is significant potential for future tidal, wave and offshore wind development, particularly as Scotland embraces zero-carbon ambitions. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409662 | | 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 | 17 Mar 2021 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2021 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Mar 2021 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £40,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £31,953 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | ARGYLL AND BUTE COUNCIL | | Locality | LOCHGILPHEAD | | Post town | Paisley | | Postcode | PA31 8RT | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Argyll and Bute | | Electoral ward | Mid Argyll | | Westminster constituency | Argyll, Bute and South Lochaber | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | SAMS RESEARCH SERVICES | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services - 98 - Other community, social and personal services ### Codes - 71354500 - Marine survey services - 73112000 - Marine research services - 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning - 98360000 - Marine services ## Release History - 17 Mar 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409662 - 28 Jan 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405232 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN405232&idx=3 19th February 2021 - T's and C's - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN405232&idx=4 19th February 2021 - T's and C's - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN405232&idx=1 28th January 2021 - ITQ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN405232&idx=2 28th January 2021 - Appendix 1 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN405232 MARINE ECONOMY INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS ASSESSMENT - MARINE ECONOMY INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS ASSESSMENT - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR409662 MARINE ECONOMY INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS ASSESSMENT - MARINE ECONOMY INFRASTRUCTURE NEEDS ASSESSMENT ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.argyll-bute.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000642450 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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