--- title: "National Marine Plan 2 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA)" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000754347" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754347" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754347.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754347.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-07-18" --- # National Marine Plan 2 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000754347 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754347) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000754347.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government, through its Marine Directorate in Aberdeen, has awarded a contract for the "National Marine Plan 2 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA)" to AtkinsRéalis, a large consultancy firm based in Belfast. The contract, worth £114,912.5 GBP, involves the provision of consultancy services for a 24-month period starting in March 2024 to conduct statutory environmental assessments, contributing to the development of Scotland's second National Marine Plan. This tender process has reached completion, highlighting opportunities for businesses in the services sector, with a focus on environmental assessments. The Scottish Government is currently running an active tender process for the same project, seeking services from suitable contractors to undertake statutory environmental assessments. The contract value is £150,000 GBP, with an open procurement procedure in place. The submission deadline for electronic bids is February 5, 2024. Businesses in the services sector, particularly those experienced in environmental assessment consultancy, are well-suited to compete in this opportunity. The contract period spans from March 2024 to March 2026, aligning with the government's objective to update and enhance marine environmental legislation in Scotland. ## Notice The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate ("The Marine Directorate") invites a tender from a suitable contractor for a 24 month period commencing in March 2024, or as early as possible, for the supply of consultancy services to undertake statutory environmental assessments for approximately six - eight months, with additional support requested during the remaining period. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate ("The Marine Directorate") invites a tender from a suitable contractor for a 24 month period commencing in March 2024, or as early as possible, for the supply of consultancy services to undertake statutory environmental assessments for approximately six - eight months, with additional support requested during the remaining period. This tender will contribute to the development of Scotland's second National Marine Plan ("NMP2"). The statutory reviews of the current National Marine Plan (2015) in 2018 and 2021 concluded that, while the plan remains effective, there have been several national and international developments contributing to the need for it to be updated. This tender is for the provision of consultancy services to conduct the Strategic Environmental Assessment ("SEA") and Habitats Regulations Appraisal ("HRA") [collectively referred to as the "Assessments"] as required by Scottish and UK marine environmental legislation. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510131 | | 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 | Large | | All stages | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 5 Feb 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 18 Jun 2024 | | Contract period | 18 Mar 2024 - 31 Mar 2026 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £150,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £114,912 | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Complete | | Lots status | Complete | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT | | Locality | GLASGOW | | Post town | Glasgow | | Postcode | G2 8EA | | 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 | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ATKINSRÉALIS | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 71240000 - Architectural, engineering and planning services - 71350000 - Engineering-related scientific and technical services - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## 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=JUL510131 - 3 Jan 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN495748 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN495748&idx=3 25th January 2024 - Questions and answers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN495748&idx=4 25th January 2024 - Questions and answers - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN495748&idx=1 3rd January 2024 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JAN495748&idx=2 3rd January 2024 - Schedule 14 - NMP2 SEA & HRA - Terms and Conditions for Provision of Services - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN495748 National Marine Plan 2 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) - The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate ("The Marine Directorate") invites a tender from a suitable contractor for a 24 month period commencing in March 2024, or as early as possible, for the supply of consultancy services to undertake statutory environmental assessments for approximately six - eight months, with additional support requested during the remaining period. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510131 National Marine Plan 2 Strategic Environmental Assessment (SEA) and Habitat Regulations Assessment (HRA) - The Scottish Government's Marine Directorate ("The Marine Directorate") invites a tender from a suitable contractor for a 24 month period commencing in March 2024, or as early as possible, for the supply of consultancy services to undertake statutory environmental assessments for approximately six - eight months, with additional support requested during the remaining period. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000754347 - https://www.atkinsrealis.com/ - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=538689 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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