---
title: "Scottish Canals - Smolt Trapping"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000722226"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH CANALS"
published: "2023-03-07"
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# Scottish Canals - Smolt Trapping

Buyer: SCOTTISH CANALS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000722226

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## Summary

Scottish Canals has completed the procurement process for the "Scottish Canals - Smolt Trapping" tender in the services category. The buying organisation, Scottish Canals, based in Glasgow, UK, issued the invitation to tender on 7th March 2023. The tender involves trapping Salmon Smolt in the Almond Feeder from 13 March to 15 May 2023, with potential extensions in the following years. The total contract value is £77,814. The procurement method used was an open procedure.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses involved in services related to trapping fish to compete for a contract with Scottish Canals. Companies that can provide the required services in a timely manner, particularly during the specified period, have a chance to grow their business through this procurement opportunity. The contract includes the provision for extensions in subsequent years, offering the potential for long-term business partnerships in the industry category of general public services.

## Notice

Scottish Canals is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of appointing a provider for the trapping of Salmon Smolt in the Almond Feeder from 13 March -15 May 2023. Any smolt or other fish trapped shall be recorded and returned to the River Almond. This contract will include optional extensions to return & provide the same service in 2024, 2025 & 2026 during the same months. Exact dates would be confirmed at the point of triggering the extension.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Scottish Canals is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of appointing a provider for the trapping of Salmon Smolt in the Almond Feeder from 13 March -15 May 2023. Any smolt or other fish trapped shall be recorded and returned to the River Almond. This contract will include optional extensions to return & provide the same service in 2024, 2025 & 2026 during the same months. Exact dates would be confirmed at the point of triggering the extension.

Renewal: 3 x optional 12 month extensions

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472970 |
| 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 | 7 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 27 Feb 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £77,814 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH CANALS |
| Locality | GLASGOW |
| Post town | Glasgow |
| Postcode | G4 9SP |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City |
| Local authority | Glasgow City |
| Electoral ward | Canal |
| Westminster constituency | Glasgow North |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | FORTH RIVERS CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

### Codes

- 77610000 - Trapping services

## Release History

- 7 Mar 2023 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472970
- 10 Feb 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470940

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB470940
  Scottish Canals - Smolt Trapping - Scottish Canals is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of appointing a provider for the trapping of Salmon Smolt in the Almond Feeder from 13 March -15 May 2023. Any smolt or other fish trapped shall be recorded and returned to the River Almond. This contract will include optional extensions to return & provide the same service in 2024, 2025 & 2026 during the same months. Exact dates would be confirmed at the point of triggering the extension.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR472970
  Scottish Canals - Smolt Trapping - Scottish Canals is issuing this Invitation to Tender (ITT) in respect of appointing a provider for the trapping of Salmon Smolt in the Almond Feeder from 13 March -15 May 2023. Any smolt or other fish trapped shall be recorded and returned to the River Almond. This contract will include optional extensions to return & provide the same service in 2024, 2025 & 2026 during the same months. Exact dates would be confirmed at the point of triggering the extension.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scottishcanals.co.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000722226
- https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/go/0767569901863AE68AB3

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