---
title: "Infauna analysis of Sound of Barra & Loch Fyne (framework call-off)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000776911"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE"
published: "2024-09-03"
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# Infauna analysis of Sound of Barra & Loch Fyne (framework call-off)

Buyer: SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000776911

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## Summary

Scottish Natural Heritage has awarded a contract titled "Infauna analysis of Sound of Barra & Loch Fyne (framework call-off)" for marine biological sample analysis tasks. This procurement falls under the environmental protection industry category and is classified specifically with CPV code 71354500. The location for this project is specified as Sound of Barra SAC and Loch Fyne MPA, and the process follows an open procurement method. The procurement stage is completed, with the contract having been signed on 2nd September 2024. Key dates include the award date of 3rd September 2024. Scottish Natural Heritage, based in Inverness, serves as the buying organisation for this contract.

This tender represents significant growth opportunities for businesses involved in marine biology and environmental science. Specifically, it offers an excellent opportunity for companies specialising in marine biological sample analysis, particularly those equipped to handle wet lab tasks. The awarded contract, valued at £55,966.00, was given to Ocean Ecology, a large supplier in this domain. Such projects can bolster the credentials of businesses seeking exposure in environmental protection and offer potential for further partnerships and projects within the marine science sector.

## Notice

Call-off from NatureScot marine framework (Lot 2: marine biological sample analysis - wet lab tasks).

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Infauna analysis of Sound of Barra & Loch Fyne (framework call-off under Lot 2).

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513412 |
| 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 | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 3 Sep 2024 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 2 Sep 2024 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £55,966 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH NATURAL HERITAGE |
| 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 | OCEAN ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services

## Release History

- 3 Sep 2024 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513412

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP513412
  Infauna analysis of Sound of Barra & Loch Fyne (framework call-off) - Call-off from NatureScot marine framework (Lot 2: marine biological sample analysis - wet lab tasks).

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.nature.scot
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000776911

## Provenance

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