---
title: "River Dee Freshwater Pearl Mussel Survey"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000697724"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY"
published: "2022-06-21"
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# River Dee Freshwater Pearl Mussel Survey

Buyer: CAIRNGORMS NATIONAL PARK AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000697724

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## Summary

The Cairngorms National Park Authority is currently seeking bids for the "River Dee Freshwater Pearl Mussel Survey", a procurement process classified under the services industry category. This open tender, which commenced on 21st June 2022, includes a submission deadline set for 15th July 2022 at 10:00 AM. The project aims to assess the status of pearl mussels in the River Dee, contributing valuable insights for conservation efforts. Bids must be submitted electronically through the designated platform.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses in environmental consultancy, ecological surveying, and conservation services. Companies with expertise in freshwater ecology or experience in conducting ecological assessments would be particularly well-suited to participate. Engaging in this contract could foster collaborations with public sector agencies, enhancing portfolio visibility and capabilities in the environmental protection sector.

## Notice

River Dee Freshwater Pearl Mussel Survey

### Lot Information

Lot 1

This project is concerned with the fourth monitoring cycle of invertebrate features. It will provide valuable information for the Cairngorms National Park Authority on the status of pearl mussels within the park and contribute to the Cairngorms Nature Index. It will all also allow NatureScot to report on the status of the River Dee Special Area of Conservation.

Options: any related

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451804 |
| 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 | 21 Jun 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jul 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £12,000 |
| 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

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451804

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN451804&idx=2
  5th July 2022 - T&C
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN451804&idx=1
  21st June 2022 - Brief
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN451804
  River Dee Freshwater Pearl Mussel Survey - River Dee Freshwater Pearl Mussel Survey

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.cairngorms.co.uk
- http://www.publiccontactsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000697724
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=697724
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx

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