---
title: "Developing a new approach to estimating the size of the UK capercaillie population using genetic material"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000659341"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2021-07-02"
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# Developing a new approach to estimating the size of the UK capercaillie population using genetic material

Buyer: CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000659341

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## Summary

The Cairngorms National Park Authority is inviting tenders for a project titled "Developing a new approach to estimating the size of the UK capercaillie population using genetic material." This procurement falls under the services industry category and is located in Grantown-on-Spey, UK. The procurement method is an open procedure, with tenders due by 9th August 2021 at 09:00 (UTC). The award period will commence shortly after the submission deadline at 12:00 on the same day, with a contract duration of 180 days.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialised in ecological research, genetics, or wildlife management to expand their portfolios by participating. Companies with experience in developing population estimates or genetic analysis techniques would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Engaging with this project could not only enhance operational capabilities but also contribute to biodiversity conservation efforts in the Cairngorms National Park region.

## Notice

Developing a new approach to estimating the size of the UK capercaillie population using genetic material

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Developing a new approach to estimating the size of the UK capercaillie population using genetic material

Options: any directly related if applicable

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420031 |
| 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 | 2 Jul 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Aug 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1 |
| 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 | CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY |
| Locality | GRANTOWN-ON-SPEY |
| Post town | Perth |
| Postcode | PH26 3HG |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Badenoch and Strathspey |
| Westminster constituency | Moray West, Nairn and Strathspey |
| Delivery location | TLM62 Inverness and Nairn, Moray, and Badenoch and Strathspey |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73300000 - Design and execution of research and development

## Release History

- 2 Jul 2021 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420031

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL420031&idx=1
  2nd July 2021 - Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL420031
  Developing a new approach to estimating the size of the UK capercaillie population using genetic material - Developing a new approach to estimating the size of the UK capercaillie population using genetic material

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cairngorms.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000659341
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=659341
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## Provenance

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