--- title: "Framework agreement for marine survey, analysis & interpretation" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000737388" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000737388" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000737388.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000737388.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE" published: "2024-07-17" --- # Framework agreement for marine survey, analysis & interpretation Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000737388 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000737388) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000737388.json) ## Summary The Scottish Natural Heritage has awarded a contract for the "Framework agreement for marine survey, analysis & interpretation". The contract was signed on July 16, 2024, with a total value of £1,000,000. The procurement stage has concluded, and the buying organization is located in Inverness, UK. The contract covers a range of services related to marine conservation and involves multiple suppliers. This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specializing in marine survey, analysis, and conservation-related services. Businesses with expertise in ecological consultancy, marine biology, environmental analysis, and stakeholder engagement would be well-suited to participate in this public procurement process. The contract creates opportunities for growth and collaboration within the marine conservation industry, offering a chance to contribute towards nature conservation efforts under the Scottish Natural Heritage organization. ## Notice NatureScot wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. ### Lot Information Marine biological data review, manipulation & interpretation Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Marine biological sample analysis - wet lab tasks Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Marine biological sample analysis - marine image/video analysis Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Marine biological sample analysis - specialist tasks Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Statistical analysis & application of marine biological data Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Predictive modelling of the marine environment Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Coastal habitats - data analysis & modelling Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Field surveys - benthic habitats Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Field surveys - marine birds Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Field surveys - marine mammals & fish Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Field surveys - coastal habitats Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Acoustic survey specialists for work aboard research vessels Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Shoreside processing/analysis of acoustic data Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Social science research & evaluation Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Stakeholder participation, facilitation & conflict management Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. Communications & engagement through the arts Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. Renewal: Option to extend by up to 24 months. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510032 | | 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 | 17 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 6 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 16 Jul 2024 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £1,000,000 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE | | Locality | INVERNESS | | Post town | Inverness | | Postcode | IV3 8NW | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM2 Highlands and Islands | | ITL 3 | TLM20 Highlands and Islands | | Local authority | Highland | | Electoral ward | Inverness West | | Westminster constituency | Inverness, Skye and West Ross-shire | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 34 | | Supplier names | ABPMER; APEM; AQUALICENSE; AQUATERA; BIOMATHEMATICS AND STATISTICS SCOTLAND (THE JAMES HUTTON INSTITUTE; BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY; BRUIZER; COLIN MOORE; CRANGON; DIALOGUE MATTERS; DWS ASSOCIATES; EGS (INTERNATIONAL; ENVIRONMENTAL RESOURCES MANAGEMENT; ENVISION MARINE; FREEDOM DIVING; FUGRO GB MARINE; HERIOT-WATT UNIVERSITY; HIDEF AERIAL SURVEYING; INTERTEK ENERGY & WATER CONSULTANCY SERVICES; KINHARVIE; MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION (MBA; MAX & SIAN CARSTAIRS ECOLOGICAL CONSULTANTS; OCEAN ECOLOGY; OCEAN SCIENCE CONSULTING; PRECISION MARINE SURVEY; SAMS APPLIED MARINE SCIENCE ENTERPRISE; SEA WATCH FOUNDATION; SEASTAR SURVEY; SHETLAND UHI; THE NATURAL POWER CONSULTANTS; THE SUREFOOT EFFECT; THOMSON ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTANTS; UHI SHETLAND; UNIVERSITY OF HULL (HULL MARINE LABORATORY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 71354500 - Marine survey services ## Release History - 17 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510032 - 14 May 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY505258 - 7 May 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504737 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504737&idx=1 7th May 2024 - SNH Conditions of Contract - Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAY504737&idx=2 7th May 2024 - Statement of Requirements - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAY504737 Framework agreement for marine survey, analysis & interpretation - NatureScot wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510032 Framework agreement for marine survey, analysis & interpretation - NatureScot wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.nature.scot - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000737388 - https://www.apemltd.com/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000737388. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000737388.json.