--- title: "Refurbishment of Helmsdale Fish Counter" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000754147" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754147" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754147.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754147.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-07-18" --- # Refurbishment of Helmsdale Fish Counter Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000754147 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754147) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754147.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has completed the tender process for the "Refurbishment of Helmsdale Fish Counter" project. The buying organisation, Scottish Government, located in Aberdeen, UKM, invited tenders for the design, purchase, and installation of a replacement fish counter system on the River Helmsdale. The procurement method was open, and the main procurement category was services. The tender has been awarded, with a contract value of £228,910 signed on 20th June 2024. This tender offers business growth opportunities for companies skilled in design, procurement, and installation services. Businesses operating in the services sector and with expertise in fishery management, environmental equipment, and technical solutions would be well-suited to compete. The tender process showcased the Scottish Government as a central purchasing body, demonstrating its commitment to innovation and improvement in fisheries management practices. ## Notice 1.1 The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the design, purchase and installation of replacement fish counter system on an existing weir on the River Helmsdale by Torrish Lodge, KW8 6HU. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The existing fish counter on the River Helmsdale is run as a joint endeavour between the Helmsdale District Salmon Fishery Board and the Marine Directorate. The facility was built (ca.1990) by the Board and is run locally by them whilst Marine Directorate's role is to contribute technical expertise, some maintenance costs and to undertake the data processing required to produce a validated fish count for use in local, national and international assessments of salmon stocks. National stock assessments are statutory requirements on Scottish Ministers and Scottish Government are committed to working internationally to manage North Atlantic salmon stocks through ICES and NASCO. The existing facility no longer produces data of an acceptable quality for use in stock assessments. Our investigations have revealed that the site is undercounting fish, particularly in higher flows which is when most fish ascend the river. Advice has been obtained from an expert company and their opinion was that the issue is due to the installed equipment being beyond the end of its working life requiring replacement. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510132 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | SME | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 26 Jan 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | 26 Feb 2024 - 31 Aug 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £180,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £228,910 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | ABERDEEN | | Post town | Aberdeen | | Postcode | AB11 9DB | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM3 West Central Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM32 Glasgow City | | Local authority | Glasgow City | | Electoral ward | Anderston/City/Yorkhill | | Westminster constituency | Glasgow North | | Delivery location | TLM61 Caithness and Sutherland, and Ross and Cromarty | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | FISHTEK | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services ### Codes - 45247220 - Weir construction work - 71311100 - Civil engineering support services - 71322000 - Engineering design services for the construction of civil engineering works ## Release History - 18 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510132 - 12 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - TenderUpdate - OJEU - F14 - Corrigendum - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN496375 - 22 Dec 2023 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495578 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495578&idx=3 24th January 2024 - Questions and answers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495578&idx=1 22nd December 2023 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=DEC495578&idx=2 22nd December 2023 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Provision of Services (and associated Goods) - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=DEC495578 Refurbishment of Helmsdale Fish Counter - 1.1 The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the design, purchase and installation of replacement fish counter system on an existing weir on the River Helmsdale by Torrish Lodge, KW8 6HU. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510132 Refurbishment of Helmsdale Fish Counter - 1.1 The Scottish Ministers invites tenders for the design, purchase and installation of replacement fish counter system on an existing weir on the River Helmsdale by Torrish Lodge, KW8 6HU. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754147 - https://www.fishtek.co.uk/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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