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title: "Feasibility of strategic ornithological compensatory measures in the Scottish context"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000709181"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-02-28"
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# Feasibility of strategic ornithological compensatory measures in the Scottish context

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000709181

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a procurement contract for the project titled "Feasibility of strategic ornithological compensatory measures in the Scottish context" to the Royal Society for the Protection of Birds (RSPB). The procurement process was completed on 28th February 2023. The project falls under the industry category of general public services. It aims to establish the feasibility of specific candidate strategic compensatory measures for seabird species in Scottish offshore wind developments. The buying organisation's contact details are as follows: Scottish Government, Victoria Quay, Edinburgh, UKM, EH66QQ, +44 1412420133, laury-anne.boschman@gov.scot.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses interested in providing services related to marine biodiversity conservation, particularly those experienced in ornithological studies and environmental impact assessments. Businesses with expertise in delivering strategic compensatory measures for wildlife conservation in the context of offshore wind developments are well-suited to compete. The procurement stage for this opportunity was an open procedure, with a contract value of £29,831.00 signed on 27th January 2023. The location of the project is in Edinburgh, Scotland, and the tender period ended on 2nd November 2022.

## Notice

Marine Scotland invites a tender from a suitable contractor to establish the feasibility of delivering specific candidate strategic compensatory measures for seabird species in the context of Scottish offshore wind developments.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland invites a tender from a suitable contractor to establish the feasibility of delivering specific candidate strategic compensatory measures for seabird species in the context of Scottish offshore wind developments.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB472356 |
| 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 | 28 Feb 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 2 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £50,000 |
| Lots value | £50,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £29,831 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G2 8LU |
| 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 | ROYAL SOCIETY FOR THE PROTECTION OF BIRDS (RSPB |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 28 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB472356
- 6 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460922

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT460922&idx=3
  26th October 2022 - Answers to questions submitted.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT460922&idx=1
  6th October 2022 - ITT - Ornithological Compensatory
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT460922&idx=2
  6th October 2022 - T&Cs - Ornithological Compensatory
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT460922
  Feasibility of strategic ornithological compensatory measures in the Scottish context - Marine Scotland invites a tender from a suitable contractor to establish the feasibility of delivering specific candidate strategic compensatory measures for seabird species in the context of Scottish offshore wind developments.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB472356
  Feasibility of strategic ornithological compensatory measures in the Scottish context - Marine Scotland invites a tender from a suitable contractor to establish the feasibility of delivering specific candidate strategic compensatory measures for seabird species in the context of Scottish offshore wind developments.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.gov.scot/Topics/Government/Procurement/Selling/supplier-enquiries
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000709181
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/
- https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court

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