--- title: "Award of Annual Independent Valuation for Aquaculture for Crown Estate Scotland" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000783857" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783857" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783857.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783857.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND" published: "2025-02-20" --- # Award of Annual Independent Valuation for Aquaculture for Crown Estate Scotland Buyer: CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000783857 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000783857) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000783857.json) ## Summary Crown Estate Scotland has awarded a contract for the "Annual Independent Valuation for Aquaculture" to Northern Light Consulting Ltd, under the "services" industry category. Located in Edinburgh, Crown Estate Scotland oversees this project, which responds to a public consultation by the Scottish Government aimed at extending marine planning zones to 12 nautical miles. The procurement process has moved to the award stage as of 20th February 2025, with the specific contract being awarded for a value of GBP 20,440.00. This tender opens opportunities within the aquaculture sector, particularly focusing on offshore developments between 3-12 nautical miles. This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses involved in aquaculture services, particularly those specialising in large-scale offshore developments. Companies with expertise in marine valuation and a solid understanding of the market value of seabed assets would be well-suited to compete in similar procurement processes. By participating, they can expand their footprint in a growing sector influenced by new marine planning regulations, thereby driving business growth through government contracting opportunities. ## Notice The Scottish Government have launched a public consultation on proposals to extend marine planning zones out to 12 nautical miles Extending marine planning zones: consultation - gov.scot (www.gov.scot). The purpose of which is to allow businesses to consider aquaculture development opportunity between 3-12 nautical miles offshore.In response to the consultation, CES needs to consider how best to offer large scale offshore aquaculture developments to the market and to demonstrate market value for the use of the seabed asset.Details within the Invitation to Tender.*Please note the new dates for the delivery of the project. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524321 | | Notice type | PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not specified | | Tender suitability | Not specified | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Submission deadline | Not specified | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 20 Feb 2025 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £20,440 | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Not specified | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Active | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | CROWN ESTATE SCOTLAND | | Additional buyers | ANGUS COUNCIL; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; NHS GREATER GLASGOW AND CLYDE; PERTH & KINROSS COUNCIL; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL; UNIVERSITY OF STIRLING | | Locality | EDINBURGH | | Post town | Edinburgh | | Postcode | EH8 8BG | | 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 | City Centre | | Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 16 | | Supplier names | ACCESS; AMD CONTRACT SERVICES; GALLIFORD TRY CONSTRUCTION LTD T/A MORRISON CONSTRUCTION NORTH EAST; HARVEY NASH; JML CONTRACTS; LORIEN RESOURCING; NORTHERN LIGHT CONSULTING; PERTH AUTISM SUPPORT; QIAGEN; REVINSON FIRE; ROYAL BANK OF SCOTLAND; THE MEDIA SHOP SCOTLAND; VENESKY BROWN; WALK IN THE GATE LTD (TRADING AS THE GATE WORLDWIDE; WASHCO; WEIR FORESTRY | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services ### Codes - 77800000 - Aquaculture services ## Release History - 20 Feb 2025 at 09:20 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=FEB524321 ## Notice URLs - http://crownestatescotland.com/ - http://https://forestryandland.gov.scot - http://www.angus.gov.uk/ - http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk - http://www.fife.gov.uk - http://www.moray.gov.uk - http://www.nhsggc.scot/about-us/procurement/ - http://www.pkc.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - http://www.stir.ac.uk/finance-office/procurement/ ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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