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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-r6ebe6-0000743551"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Tender"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2023-09-04"
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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-r6ebe6-0000743551

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has published a tender titled "A targeted approach to characterising electromagnetic fields from subsea cables and understanding potential impacts on fish and benthic species". This procurement falls under the "services" category and is in the "active" stage. The tender, valued at £75,000 GBP, is open for submission electronically until September 29, 2023, with the bid opening on the same day in Edinburgh. The main objective is to characterise electromagnetic fields and assess their impacts on marine life. Businesses in the environmental services sector with expertise in marine biology and electromagnetics would find this opportunity well-suited for growth.

The tender issued by the Scottish Government through the Edinburgh Sheriff Court aims to engage an external service provider for this specialised project. The procurement process allows for a 90-day bid validity period and highlights the importance of technical and economic selection criteria for interested parties. This opportunity can help businesses expand their portfolio in environmental research while contributing to marine conservation efforts. Given the specific nature of the project, companies with experience in environmental impact assessments and marine ecosystem studies are encouraged to participate in this tender.

## 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=SEP487404 |
| 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 | 4 Sep 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 29 Sep 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

- 4 Sep 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487404

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487404&idx=2
  4th September 2023 - T&Cs - Electromagnetic Fields
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=SEP487404&idx=1
  4th September 2023 - Electromagnetic Fields - ITT
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP487404
  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=743551
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## Provenance

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