--- title: "Identifying technologies for remote, long-term seabird population and demographic monitoring" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000773934" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773934" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773934.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773934.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2024-07-31" --- # Identifying technologies for remote, long-term seabird population and demographic monitoring Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000773934 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773934) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773934.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government is seeking a contractor for the project titled "Identifying technologies for remote, long-term seabird population and demographic monitoring." This tender falls within the services industry category, specifically addressing environmental and marine biodiversity issues. The project is located in the UK, with work primarily affecting the Scottish marine environment. The procurement process is currently at the tender stage, with proposals to be submitted electronically by 12:00 PM on 30th August 2024. The contract is valued at £33,333 GBP, and the procurement method is an open procedure, allowing for broad competition among interested parties. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specializing in environmental consulting, marine biology, and ecological research. Companies with expertise in Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) mitigation and experience in marine renewable sectors will find this project particularly relevant. Empirical data collection and innovation in remote monitoring technologies can lead to further contracts and position businesses as leaders in marine environmental protection. Furthermore, the project’s focus on sustainability aligns with growing environmental regulations and public interest, potentially opening doors for long-term partnerships with government bodies and ecological organizations. ## Notice The Offshore Wind Directorate invites a tender from a suitable contractor to review Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) mitigation measures applied across relevant marine sectors and provide recommendations and guidance for Marine Renewable (MR) developments in relation to INNS. INNS are a major threat to biodiversity and have contributed solely or alongside other drivers to 60 per cent of recorded global extinctions . The Scottish Biodiversity Strategy (SBS) gives high priority to tackling the introduction and spread of INNS. Research shows that offshore MR devices can facilitate spread of INNS by providing new substrates for INNS attachment in areas where it was otherwise impossible. The aim of this project is to provide recommendations for effective mitigation measures to minimise the risk of introduction and spread of INNS in the marine environment due to MR developments and therefore lower the impact on native species and habitats. This tender will contribute to the sustainable expansion of MRs in Scottish waters by improving the evidence base to support regulators, advisors, and developers in decision-making for environmental impact assessments (EIA) ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract with an external service provider for the provision of Invasive Non-Native Species mitigation measures for Offshore Renewables - recommendations and best practice. The Offshore Wind Directorate invites a tender from a suitable contractor to review Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) mitigation measures applied across relevant marine sectors and provide recommendations and guidance for Marine Renewable (MR) developments in relation to INNS. INNS are a major threat to biodiversity and have contributed solely or alongside other drivers to 60 per cent of recorded global extinctions . The Scottish Biodiversity Strategy (SBS) gives high priority to tackling the introduction and spread of INNS. Research shows that offshore MR devices can facilitate spread of INNS by providing new substrates for INNS attachment in areas where it was otherwise impossible. The aim of this project is to provide recommendations for effective mitigation measures to minimise the risk of introduction and spread of INNS in the marine environment due to MR developments and therefore lower the impact on native species and habitats. The aim of this project is to review INNS mitigation measures across relevant marine sectors and provide recommendations and guidance for MR developments to minimise the risk of this potential impact pathway. This tender will contribute to the sustainable expansion of MRs in Scottish waters by improving the evidence base to support regulators, advisors, and developers in decision-making for environmental impact assessments (EIA). Renewal: An optional 3 month extension option will be available to the purchasing authority to utilise at their discretion. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510986 | | 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 | 31 Jul 2024 | | Submission deadline | 30 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £33,333 | | 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 | EH6 6QQ | | 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 | Leith | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh North and Leith | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 45 - Construction work - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 45262640 - Environmental improvement works - 71313400 - Environmental impact assessment for construction - 71313420 - Environmental standards for construction - 71313430 - Environmental indicators analysis for construction - 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction - 71313450 - Environmental monitoring for construction - 73110000 - Research services - 73112000 - Marine research services - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 31 Jul 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510986 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/NoticeDownload/DownloadDocument.aspx?id=JUL510986&idx=1 31st July 2024 - Invitation to Tender - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL510986 Identifying technologies for remote, long-term seabird population and demographic monitoring - The Offshore Wind Directorate invites a tender from a suitable contractor to review Invasive Non-Native Species (INNS) mitigation measures applied across relevant marine sectors and provide recommendations and guidance for Marine Renewable (MR) developments in relation to INNS. INNS are a major threat to biodiversity and have contributed solely or alongside other drivers to 60 per cent of recorded global extinctions . The Scottish Biodiversity Strategy (SBS) gives high priority to tackling the introduction and spread of INNS. Research shows that offshore MR devices can facilitate spread of INNS by providing new substrates for INNS attachment in areas where it was otherwise impossible. The aim of this project is to provide recommendations for effective mitigation measures to minimise the risk of introduction and spread of INNS in the marine environment due to MR developments and therefore lower the impact on native species and habitats. This tender will contribute to the sustainable expansion of MRs in Scottish waters by improving the evidence base to support regulators, advisors, and developers in decision-making for environmental impact assessments (EIA) ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773934 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=773934 - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000773934. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000773934.json.