---
title: "Biological analyses of underwater video footage collected from 2018-2021 in Scottish Waters"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000690379"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2023-02-08"
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# Biological analyses of underwater video footage collected from 2018-2021 in Scottish Waters

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000690379

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## Summary

The Scottish Natural Heritage, based in Inverness, UK, is inviting tenders for the biological analyses of underwater video footage collected from 2018-2021 in Scottish Waters. The procurement process is at the award stage, with the contract value being GBP 28,500. The project falls under the environmental protection classification and involves services for monitoring and managing coastal marine environments. The procurement method used is an open procedure.

This public procurement opportunity presents a chance for businesses specializing in environmental services to contribute to the MarPAMM project. Companies with expertise in biological analyses and related services are well-suited to compete for this contract. Interested parties should note that the deadline for submission was 6th May 2022, and the contract period runs from 11th May 2022 to 2nd September 2022, potentially leading to further opportunities for growth and collaboration within the industry.

## Notice

MarPAMM (http://www.mpa-management.eu/) is an environmental project being undertaken to develop tools for monitoring and managing coastal marine environments in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Western Scotland. It will be completed by 30 September 2022. The project is supported by the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme (https://www.seupb.eu/iva-overview), managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). As part of the MarPAMM project, NatureScot invites tenders for the biological analyses of drop-down video footage collected between 2018-2021 in Scottish waters and the production of associated products. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

MarPAMM (http://www.mpa-management.eu/) is an environmental project being undertaken to develop tools for monitoring and managing coastal marine environments in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Western Scotland. It will be completed by 30 September 2022. The project is supported by the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme (https://www.seupb.eu/iva-overview), managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). As part of the MarPAMM project, NatureScot invites tenders for the biological analyses of drop-down video footage collected between 2018-2021 in Scottish waters and the production of associated products. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.. Please note that this contract opportunity is below the 'regulated procurement' value of GBP50,000. It is being advertised on the PCS portal only to reach a wider potential field of interested parties.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470788 |
| 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 | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 8 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 6 May 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 25 May 2022 |
| Contract period | 11 May 2022 - 2 Sep 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £28,500 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| Locality | INVERNESS |
| Post town | Inverness |
| Postcode | IV3 8NW |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands |
| ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands |
| Local authority | Highland |
| Electoral ward | Inverness West |
| Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire |
| Delivery location | TLM6 Highlands and Islands |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARINESPACE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 8 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470788
- 21 Apr 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446483

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=APR446483&idx=1
  21st April 2022 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR446483
  Biological analyses of underwater video footage collected from 2018-2021 in Scottish Waters - MarPAMM (http://www.mpa-management.eu/) is an environmental project being undertaken to develop tools for monitoring and managing coastal marine environments in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Western Scotland. It will be completed by 30 September 2022. The project is supported by the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme (https://www.seupb.eu/iva-overview), managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). As part of the MarPAMM project, NatureScot invites tenders for the biological analyses of drop-down video footage collected between 2018-2021 in Scottish waters and the production of associated products. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470788
  Biological analyses of underwater video footage collected from 2018-2021 in Scottish Waters - MarPAMM (http://www.mpa-management.eu/) is an environmental project being undertaken to develop tools for monitoring and managing coastal marine environments in Ireland, Northern Ireland and Western Scotland. It will be completed by 30 September 2022. The project is supported by the European Union's INTERREG VA Programme (https://www.seupb.eu/iva-overview), managed by the Special EU Programmes Body (SEUPB). As part of the MarPAMM project, NatureScot invites tenders for the biological analyses of drop-down video footage collected between 2018-2021 in Scottish waters and the production of associated products. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.mpa-management.eu/
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000690379
- https://www.seupb.eu/iva-overview

## Provenance

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