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title: "Award of CR/2020/18 - Improving understanding of the use, impact and efficacy of acoustic deterre..."
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# Award of CR/2020/18 - Improving understanding of the use, impact and efficacy of acoustic deterre...

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000645964

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government as the buying organisation for the tender titled “Award of CR/2020/18 - Improving understanding of the use, impact, and efficacy of acoustic deterrent devices in aquaculture”. This procurement is categorised under services and is set within the aquaculture industry, specifically in Scotland. The tender period commenced on 8th March 2021 and concluded on 30th March 2021. The contract was awarded to the University of St Andrews for a total value of £1,576.80. This award aligns with ongoing efforts to enhance environmental sustainability in Scotland’s marine ecosystems.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in aquaculture-related research, marine biology, and environmental consultancy services. Companies with expertise in assessing animal behaviour, acoustics, or those involved in the development of acoustic deterrent technologies would be particularly well-suited for competition. Engaging with this project could position businesses to influence industry standards and contribute to the sustainability of aquaculture practices while fostering growth in a sector prioritising biodiversity and environmental conservation.

## Notice

Introduction1. The Scottish Government is committed to a clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse marine and coastal environment that meets the long-term needs of people and nature. This includes managing our seas sustainably to protect their rich biological diversity and to ensure that our marine ecosystems continue to provide economic, social and wider benefits for people, industry and society.Background & Context2. Acoustic Deterrent Devices (ADDs) are one of a number of management measures used by the aquaculture industry to reduce seal depredation at fish farms, but in recent years there has been increasing concern about the potential for impacts on cetaceans. Despite the long-term use of ADDs in aquaculture there is 1) a poor understanding of the practical effectiveness of current and new ADDs in terms of deterring seals and reducing predation events at Scottish aquaculture sites, and 2) limited empirical data on the disturbance and displacement of cetaceans as a result of ADD use at Scottish aquaculture sites. These were raised as significant knowledge gaps in a Scottish Government review of ADDs in Scotland , therefore the aim of this project is to address some of the recommendations made by Coram et al (2014) in an effort to further develop our understanding of the issue.3. To address some of these issues requires a greater understanding of the extent of ADD use at aquaculture sites in Scotland. Currently there is limited information on their use (for example, the number, type of device(s) used and mode of operation) which may vary considerably between aquaculture sites. Increasing our understanding of where and how ADDs are used at fish farms will not only enable better mapping of devices, but will also help to inform investigations into the effectiveness of ADDs in reducing seal depredation and the potential for impacts on cetaceans.4. Assessing the potential for impacts on cetaceans from ADDs, and their effectiveness in reducing seal depredation, can be difficult. They will vary widely based on a number of factors, including sound characteristics of the devices, how they are used (e.g., duration, source level, frequency, duty cycle), the environment in which they are used, as well as species behaviour. Our understanding of the effectiveness of ADDs on seal depredation events in the long-term and the variables that may influence this effectiveness is still limited. Similarly, while a number of studies have been undertaken over the years which have demonstrated that certain devices have the potential to affect some cetacean species (particularly harbour porpoise), there is still a poor understanding of the occurrence of behavioural responses around ADDs in situ at fish farms in Scotland and the consequences of any disturbance or displacement of cetaceans.5. Consequently, there is a need to improve our understanding of the use, impact and efficacy of ADDs in aquaculture in order to balance the sustainability of our growing aquaculture industry whilst protecting biodiversity and the environment.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410775 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Not specified |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,576 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; CROWN OFFICE AND PROCURATOR FISCAL SERVICE; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 8BG |
| 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 | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 15 |
| Supplier names | ALLAN INGRAM INDUSTRIAL CLEANING SERVICES; APOGEE; BOXXE; CCL (NORTH; HARVEY NASH; L&D PLUMBING & TILING SERVICES; LORIEN RESOURCING; P1 SOLUTIONS; PHOENIX SOFTWARE; PROXIMA; T & N GILMARTIN (CONTRACTORS; TUSKER; UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS; VENESKY BROWN; VIVUP |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 30 Mar 2021 at 16:25 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR410775

## Notice URLs

- http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.copfs.gov.uk/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

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