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title: "Assessments of Fisheries Activity and Proposed Management Measures in relation to Inshore Marine Protected Areas"
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# Assessments of Fisheries Activity and Proposed Management Measures in relation to Inshore Marine Protected Areas

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000771122

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has awarded a contract for "Assessments of Fisheries Activity and Proposed Management Measures in relation to Inshore Marine Protected Areas," within the general public services industry category. This procurement, valued at GBP 199,752.76, involves assessments related to commercial fishing activities around Scotland and follows the completion of the tender. The procurement method was an open procedure, and the contract was signed on 6th December 2024, with the Scottish Government acting as the central purchasing body in Aberdeen, orchestrating the process. APEM Ltd, a large organisation based in Stockport, has been awarded the contract, which initiated on 29th January 2025. The comprehensive assessment will cover the Northern Conservation Marine Protected Areas, Special Areas of Conservation, and Special Protection Areas guided by Scottish Government's fisheries assessment package.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental assessments, marine biology, and fisheries management. Companies with expertise in these areas and previous experience in similar large-scale environmental projects would be well-suited to compete in such tenders. The procurement focuses on delivering quality, understanding, and adherence to specific guidelines, which means businesses with strong technical and financial credentials will have an advantage. This tender also emphasises the importance of technical facilities and quality management procedures, offering a chance for businesses meeting these criteria to expand their portfolios through significant government contracts.

## Notice

As part of the development of fisheries management measures for inshore nature conservation Marine Protected Areas (NCMPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs), the Scottish Government wishes to undertake assessments in relation to commercial fishing activity within the sites ("fisheries assessments"). The Scottish Government has already developed an approach to carrying out assessments which meet our requirements (discussed further below) and is seeking a contractor to undertake these assessments following the Scottish Government's fisheries assessment guidance package.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

As part of the development of fisheries management measures for inshore nature conservation Marine Protected Areas (NCMPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs), the Scottish Government wishes to undertake assessments in relation to commercial fishing activity within the sites ("fisheries assessments"). The Scottish Government has already developed an approach to carrying out assessments which meet our requirements (discussed further below) and is seeking a contractor to undertake these assessments following the Scottish Government's fisheries assessment guidance package.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522744 |
| 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 | 29 Jan 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 31 Jul 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 Dec 2024 |
| Contract period | 23 Sep 2024 - 31 May 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £450,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £199,752 |

## 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 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire |
| Local authority | Aberdeen City |
| Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill |
| Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South |
| Delivery location | TLM Scotland |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90712000 - Environmental planning
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 29 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522744
- 1 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508793

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL508793&idx=4
  19th July 2024 - List of Designated Sites
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL508793&idx=3
  19th July 2024 - Questions received and answers provided.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL508793&idx=1
  1st July 2024 - Invitation to Tender
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL508793&idx=2
  1st July 2024 - Schedule 14 - Terms and Conditions for Provision of Services
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL508793
  Assessments of Fisheries Activity and Proposed Management Measures in relation to Inshore Marine Protected Areas - As part of the development of fisheries management measures for inshore nature conservation Marine Protected Areas (NCMPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs), the Scottish Government wishes to undertake assessments in relation to commercial fishing activity within the sites ("fisheries assessments"). The Scottish Government has already developed an approach to carrying out assessments which meet our requirements (discussed further below) and is seeking a contractor to undertake these assessments following the Scottish Government's fisheries assessment guidance package.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN522744
  Assessments of Fisheries Activity and Proposed Management Measures in relation to Inshore Marine Protected Areas - As part of the development of fisheries management measures for inshore nature conservation Marine Protected Areas (NCMPAs), Special Areas of Conservation (SACs), Special Protection Areas (SPAs), the Scottish Government wishes to undertake assessments in relation to commercial fishing activity within the sites ("fisheries assessments"). The Scottish Government has already developed an approach to carrying out assessments which meet our requirements (discussed further below) and is seeking a contractor to undertake these assessments following the Scottish Government's fisheries assessment guidance package.

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