--- title: "Marine Planning & Licensing Framework" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000711868" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711868" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000711868.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000711868.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2023-06-08" --- # Marine Planning & Licensing Framework Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000711868 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711868) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000711868.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for the Marine Planning & Licensing Framework. The framework will be used by Marine Scotland Planning, Performance and Management Team to call off for a wide range of services in relation to marine planning and licensing. The tender was in the award stage, and the contract was signed on 22nd May 2023. The buying organisation is the Scottish Government based in Glasgow. The industry category is services, and the procurement method was an open procedure. The main location of the services will be around Scotland and on offshore areas around Scotland. This tender for the Marine Planning & Licensing Framework offers opportunities for businesses in the services sector, particularly those dealing with marine planning, environmental conservation, and scientific survey work. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in marine services as well as large companies with capabilities in marine environmental projects could be well-suited to compete. The contract period for the framework is from 16th January 2023 to 15th January 2027, providing potential for long-term business growth and collaboration. ## Notice The framework will be used by Marine Scotland Planning, Performance and Management Team to call off for a wide range of services in relation to marine planning and licensing. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The framework will be used by Marine Scotland Planning, Performance and Management Team to call off for a wide range of services in relation to marine planning and licensing. Services to support wider marine planning initiatives such as the further roll-out of the Marine Protected Area (MPA) management measures and the delivery of Highly Protected Marine Areas, update of the National Marine Plan and related sectoral policies may also be required through the framework. The framework will also be required to support projects that contribute to wider protection of vulnerable marine features, climate change mitigation in the marine environment, as well as national conservation strategies for features such as mobile species. This is likely to involve the analysis of data from scientific survey work in relation to Priority Marine Features (PMFs). It is also envisaged that the framework may be required to cover work related to new legislative powers given to Scottish Ministers in relation to the management of the marine environment. This may involve sectoral policy development and review, scientific survey work and data analysis in relation to a broad range of environmental topics and marine sectors. Information will be provided by Marine Scotland defining requirement and suitable plans, tools or services will be provided in response by the Supplier. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480565 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Framework | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Large, SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 8 Jun 2023 | | Submission deadline | 30 Nov 2022 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 22 May 2023 | | Contract period | 16 Jan 2023 - 15 Jan 2027 | | Recurrence | August 2026 | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £1,000,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 2 | | Supplier names | ABPMER; ATKINS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services - 71313000 - Environmental engineering consultancy services - 71314000 - Energy and related services - 71318000 - Advisory and consultative engineering services - 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 8 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480565 - 17 Nov 2022 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=NOV464646 - 31 Oct 2022 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT463016 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT463016&idx=4 17th November 2022 - Questions received and answers provided. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT463016&idx=1 31st October 2022 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT463016&idx=2 31st October 2022 - Schedule 5 - Call off terms and conditions - SG Services contract - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT463016&idx=3 31st October 2022 - Schedule 16 - Framework terms and conditions - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT463016 Marine Planning & Licensing Framework - The framework will be used by Marine Scotland Planning, Performance and Management Team to call off for a wide range of services in relation to marine planning and licensing. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN480565 Marine Planning & Licensing Framework - The framework will be used by Marine Scotland Planning, Performance and Management Team to call off for a wide range of services in relation to marine planning and licensing. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000711868 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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