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title: "A targeted approach to characterising electromagnetic fields from subsea cables and understanding potential impacts on fish and benthic species"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000736211"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-06-21"
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# A targeted approach to characterising electromagnetic fields from subsea cables and understanding potential impacts on fish and benthic species

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000736211

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has issued a tender titled "A targeted approach to characterising electromagnetic fields from subsea cables and understanding potential impacts on fish and benthic species." The procurement falls under the "General public services" and "Education" industry categories. The tender, valued at GBP 75,000, is in the "services" category and is open for submissions until July 19, 2023. The procurement method is an "Open procedure", with electronic submission being the preferred method. The award period is set to start on July 19, 2023, with the bid opening in Edinburgh.

This tender by the Scottish Government presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental research and marine biology to provide services related to characterising electromagnetic fields from subsea cables and their impact on marine life. Companies capable of conducting targeted studies and offering innovative solutions to mitigate the impacts on fish and benthic species are encouraged to participate. The procurement process is at an active stage, offering a chance for suitable businesses to contribute expertise and solutions in this specialised area.

## Notice

Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of A targeted approach to characterising electromagnetic fields from subsea cables and understanding potential impacts on fish and benthic species

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of A targeted approach to characterising electromagnetic fields from subsea cables and understanding potential impacts on fish and benthic species

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481670 |
| 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 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Jul 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Not specified |
| Postcode | N/A |
| Country | Not specified |
| ITL 1 | Not specified |
| ITL 2 | Not specified |
| ITL 3 | Not specified |
| Local authority | Not specified |
| Electoral ward | Not specified |
| Westminster constituency | Not specified |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73111000 - Research laboratory services
- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 21 Jun 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481670

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN481670&idx=1
  21st June 2023 - ITT - Electromagnetic Fields
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUN481670&idx=2
  21st June 2023 - T&Cs - Electromagnetic Fields
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUN481670
  A targeted approach to characterising electromagnetic fields from subsea cables and understanding potential impacts on fish and benthic species - Marine Scotland has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of A targeted approach to characterising electromagnetic fields from subsea cables and understanding potential impacts on fish and benthic species

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- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=736211
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=736211
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## Provenance

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