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title: "An Aerial Survey of Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) Colonies off NW Scotland"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000761281"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "NATURESCOT"
published: "2024-10-24"
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# An Aerial Survey of Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) Colonies off NW Scotland

Buyer: NATURESCOT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000761281

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## Summary

NatureScot, a national agency dedicated to environmental protection, has completed the procurement process for a digital aerial survey of Northern Gannet colonies off the north-western coastline of Scotland. The awarded contract, which began on 1st May 2024, requires the supplier, APEM Ltd, to perform repeat surveys and provide detailed reports on the gannet colonies. This open procedure tender was in the "services" category with key delivery locations across the north-western coastline of Scotland. The contract was finalized on 24th October 2024, with the project divided into two lots covering the essential surveys and reporting requirements, respectively, within specified timeframes ending on 30th June 2024 and 30th November 2024.

This contract offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental surveys, digital imaging, and reporting services. Companies with expertise in aerial survey technology and accurate data reporting are well-suited for such tenders. Engaging in this type of project not only provides substantial financial rewards but also strengthens the business's profile and portfolio in delivering comprehensive environmental solutions—a critical growth area within the public sector's environmental management efforts.

## Notice

NatureScot wishes to commission a digital aerial survey of selected colonies of northern gannets (Morus bassanus). All the colonies are situated off the north-western coastline of Scotland.

### Lot Information

To undertake a repeat survey of three colonies listed as 'essential' , with an optional extra to complete a survey of Rockall

See Statement of Requirements

To provide a written report summarizing the colony counts, the methods used to determine numbers and any observations and recommendations that stem from the survey work undertaken.

See Statement of Requirements

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516886 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website 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 | 24 Oct 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 8 Apr 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 May 2024 |
| Contract period | 20 May 2024 - 30 Nov 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £49,020 |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Complete |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Active |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | NATURESCOT |
| 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 | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 24 Oct 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516886
- 20 Mar 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501383

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR501383&idx=1
  20th March 2024 - Statement of Requirements
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=MAR501383&idx=2
  20th March 2024 - Provision of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR501383
  An Aerial Survey of Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) Colonies off NW Scotland - NatureScot wishes to commission a digital aerial survey of selected colonies of northern gannets (Morus bassanus). All the colonies are situated off the north-western coastline of Scotland.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=OCT516886
  An Aerial Survey of Northern Gannet (Morus bassanus) Colonies off NW Scotland - NatureScot wishes to commission a digital aerial survey of selected colonies of northern gannets (Morus bassanus). All the colonies are situated off the north-western coastline of Scotland.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000761281

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