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title: "The Value of Wild Salmon in Scotland"
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buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
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# The Value of Wild Salmon in Scotland

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000748288

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, as the buying organisation, has initiated a tender for a research project titled "The Value of Wild Salmon in Scotland." This tender falls under the services category and is currently in the active stage. The project involves estimating the social and economic contributions of salmon in Scotland, with a total value of £80,000. The procurement method is an open procedure with electronic submission required. The deadline for tender submission is set for November 17, 2023. The project will be conducted within Scotland, specifically focusing on the study of wild salmon, providing opportunities for businesses in the research and environmental sectors.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses involved in research, environmental studies, and consultancy services to engage and compete for the tender. Companies with expertise in economic analysis, natural capital assessment, and social research methods are well-suited for this project. The buyer, the Scottish Government, has outlined specific criteria related to economic and technical capabilities for potential bidders to meet, highlighting the importance of quality, environmental management, and financial stability. The project aims to assess the value of wild salmon in Scotland comprehensively, providing insights into the ecosystem services and economic significance of this iconic species.

## Notice

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate invites a tender submission for a research project being commissioned titled 'The Value of Wild Salmon in Scotland'. This work will provide robust estimates of the social, and economic contribution of salmon fishing, and the presence of salmon, in Scotland, as well as the ecosystem service benefits provided by these fish. The approach is expected to involve traditional economic analysis as well as natural capital and social research methods.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate invites a tender submission for a research project being commissioned titled 'The Value of Wild Salmon in Scotland'. This work will provide robust estimates of the social, and economic contribution of salmon fishing, and the presence of salmon, in Scotland, as well as the ecosystem service benefits provided by these fish. The approach is expected to involve traditional economic analysis as well as natural capital and social research methods. Wild Atlantic salmon (herein after referred to as salmon) are an iconic species, a key component of Scotland's natural and cultural heritage, and are the foundation for globally renowned recreational fisheries. However, the number of salmon returning to Scottish rivers has been in decline since the early 1970s; a trend that is repeated across the species' North Atlantic distribution. Accordingly, they are now the focus of widespread, coordinated actions and interventions, to ensure their protection and recovery. Salmon have been at the forefront of recent Scottish Government policies, but it is recognised that there are other freshwater and migratory fish species of importance for recreational fishing and the wider environmental benefits they provide, including sea trout, whose populations are also in decline. Recent years have seen reported catches of both salmon and sea trout at their lowest since records began in 1952 . This study should focus on wild salmon as a minimum, but may include sea trout and brown trout where appropriate.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491051 |
| 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 | 23 Oct 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 13 Dec 2023 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| 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 | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH11 3XD |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM13 City of Edinburgh |
| Local authority | City of Edinburgh |
| Electoral ward | Sighthill/Gorgie |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh South West |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 72 - IT services: consulting, software development, Internet and support
- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 72212460 - Analytical, scientific, mathematical or forecasting software development services
- 79311400 - Economic research services
- 79315000 - Social research services

## Release History

- 23 Oct 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491051

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491051&idx=1
  23rd October 2023 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=OCT491051&idx=2
  23rd October 2023 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Provision of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT491051
  The Value of Wild Salmon in Scotland - The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate invites a tender submission for a research project being commissioned titled 'The Value of Wild Salmon in Scotland'. This work will provide robust estimates of the social, and economic contribution of salmon fishing, and the presence of salmon, in Scotland, as well as the ecosystem service benefits provided by these fish. The approach is expected to involve traditional economic analysis as well as natural capital and social research methods.

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