--- title: "Modelling of Marine Mammal Predation" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000774827" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774827" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774827.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774827.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS" published: "2024-08-08" --- # Modelling of Marine Mammal Predation Buyer: UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000774827 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774827) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774827.json) ## Summary The University of St Andrews is seeking tenders for a project titled "Modelling of Marine Mammal Predation," under the industry category of Education. This service-related procurement is in the Tender stage and falls under the jurisdiction of the UKM72 region, with the primary location being Guardbridge, Fife, Scotland. Interested parties must submit their tenders electronically by 29th August 2024, with the evaluation period commencing on the same date. The open procedure method has been adopted for this procurement process to ensure maximum participation and transparency. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine mammal ecology, ecological modelling, and environmental consulting. With the University of St Andrews' renowned Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) and its extensive expertise in the field, participants can leverage cutting-edge research and data. Companies involved in ecological and environmental modelling, particularly those focusing on biodiversity, climate change adaptation, and marine ecosystem sustainability, are well-suited to compete. The project aims to provide scientific advice for policymakers, enabling the sustainable growth of the blue economy, thereby aligning business efforts with impactful environmental objectives. ## Notice The Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) has internationally recognised expertise in marine mammal ecology and the analyses of telemetry, diet and survey data. The data to be used in this project were collected and are managed by SMRU. ActNow PIs Smout and Russell are affiliated with the Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling (CREEM) at the University of St Andrews, which develops and applies cutting edge statistical techniques to applied ecological questions. St Andrews is a member of the ActNow consortium, which is part of the H2020 program. This project aims to provide regulators and decision-makers with the tools they need to combat biodiversity loss in coastal and marine habitats threatened by climate change (CC) interacting with other local and regional drivers. Scientists within the project are using state-of-the-art tools to deliver concrete scientific advice for adaptation and mitigation measures, enabling sustainable expansion of the blue economy. The ActNow project will use ecosystem models to quantify and forecast how cumulative anthropogenic perturbations can affect the sustainability, productivity and resilience of marine ecosystems. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) has internationally recognised expertise in marine mammal ecology and the analyses of telemetry, diet and survey data. The data to be used in this project were collected and are managed by SMRU. ActNow PIs Smout and Russell are affiliated with the Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling (CREEM) at the University of St Andrews, which develops and applies cutting edge statistical techniques to applied ecological questions. St Andrews is a member of the ActNow consortium, which is part of the H2020 program. This project aims to provide regulators and decision-makers with the tools they need to combat biodiversity loss in coastal and marine habitats threatened by climate change (CC) interacting with other local and regional drivers. Scientists within the project are using state-of-the-art tools to deliver concrete scientific advice for adaptation and mitigation measures, enabling sustainable expansion of the blue economy. The ActNow project will use ecosystem models to quantify and forecast how cumulative anthropogenic perturbations can affect the sustainability, productivity and resilience of marine ecosystems. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511728 | | 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 | 8 Aug 2024 | | Submission deadline | 29 Aug 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | 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 | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS | | Locality | GUARDBRIDGE | | Post town | Kirkcaldy | | Postcode | KY16 0US | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM0 Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM01 Clackmannanshire and Fife | | Local authority | Fife | | Electoral ward | Tay Bridgehead | | Westminster constituency | North East Fife | | Delivery location | TLM72 Clackmannanshire and Fife | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 8 Aug 2024 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511728 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=AUG511728 Modelling of Marine Mammal Predation - The Sea Mammal Research Unit (SMRU) has internationally recognised expertise in marine mammal ecology and the analyses of telemetry, diet and survey data. The data to be used in this project were collected and are managed by SMRU. ActNow PIs Smout and Russell are affiliated with the Centre for Research into Ecological and Environmental Modelling (CREEM) at the University of St Andrews, which develops and applies cutting edge statistical techniques to applied ecological questions. St Andrews is a member of the ActNow consortium, which is part of the H2020 program. This project aims to provide regulators and decision-makers with the tools they need to combat biodiversity loss in coastal and marine habitats threatened by climate change (CC) interacting with other local and regional drivers. Scientists within the project are using state-of-the-art tools to deliver concrete scientific advice for adaptation and mitigation measures, enabling sustainable expansion of the blue economy. The ActNow project will use ecosystem models to quantify and forecast how cumulative anthropogenic perturbations can affect the sustainability, productivity and resilience of marine ecosystems. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/staff/money/procurement/ - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000774827 - https://in-tendhost.co.uk/universityofstandrews/aspx/Home - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=774827 - https://www.st-andrews.ac.uk/media/procurement/supplier-registration-portal.pdf ## 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-r6ebe6-0000774827. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000774827.json.