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title: "Recreational Vessel Disposal Study"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000667179"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2021-09-14"
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# Recreational Vessel Disposal Study

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000667179

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Scottish Government as the buying organisation, seeking to conduct a "Recreational Vessel Disposal Study". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically addressing marine litter issues in Scotland. The study aims to gather data on the disposal needs for recreational vessels, which are predominantly made from plastic polymers. The procurement method employed is an open procedure, and the contract was awarded on 13th August 2021. All activities are centred in Edinburgh, with the project having been launched following significant policy commitments to enhance waste management capabilities for marine industries.

This tender presents a promising opportunity for businesses involved in environmental consulting, waste management, or marine services to expand their reach and expertise. Companies with capabilities in conducting research, engaging with community stakeholders, and developing innovative waste disposal solutions will be particularly well-suited to respond to this procurement. The focus on quantifying disposal needs and exploring recycling potentials will attract large firms that can provide comprehensive studies and implement effective strategies to manage the disposal of recreational vessels in Scotland.

## Notice

Introduction 1. Marine Scotland is responsible for delivering policy to meet our international and national commitments to reduce marine litter, including litter prevention, removal and supporting better waste management for marine industries. The majority of recreational vessels are made of a material containing plastic polymers and there is not a defined infrastructure to manage this waste stream in Scotland. This study seeks to provide the evidence to inform future policy. Background & Context 2. In order to inform policy development to improve waste management for end of life recreational vessels, it is essential that there is a clear understanding about the volume, location and type of materials in this waste stream, current disposal options and barriers and potential policy options to address this problem. The contractor will be required to engage with the recreation vessel sector, local authorities, harbours and marinas.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scope /Statement of Requirement Requirement overview 3. This desk study will produce a report which provides: - Quantification of the type and distribution of recreational vessels requiring disposal annually in Scotland, - Estimates of the material composition of vessels requiring disposal, defining the materials in use, and therefore the specific disposal requirements/recycling potential, - An overview of current barriers to responsible vessel disposal, - An overview of current supply chain and disposal routes - showing the number of recreational vessels joining the fleet annually and any existing disposal routes which can handle large, bulky and often contaminated items, - A summary of current efforts by Local Authorities, marinas, ports and harbours to clean up broken/abandoned vessels, - Policy options to address the problem.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427375 |
| 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 | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Sep 2021 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Aug 2021 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £19,203 |

## Status

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

## 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RESOURCE FUTURES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Sep 2021 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427375

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP427375
  Recreational Vessel Disposal Study - Introduction 1. Marine Scotland is responsible for delivering policy to meet our international and national commitments to reduce marine litter, including litter prevention, removal and supporting better waste management for marine industries. The majority of recreational vessels are made of a material containing plastic polymers and there is not a defined infrastructure to manage this waste stream in Scotland. This study seeks to provide the evidence to inform future policy. Background & Context 2. In order to inform policy development to improve waste management for end of life recreational vessels, it is essential that there is a clear understanding about the volume, location and type of materials in this waste stream, current disposal options and barriers and potential policy options to address this problem. The contractor will be required to engage with the recreation vessel sector, local authorities, harbours and marinas.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000667179

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