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title: "OWD - Marine Mammal Impact Assessment"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000787622"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
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# OWD - Marine Mammal Impact Assessment

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000787622

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has conducted an open procurement process to award a contract for "OWD - Marine Mammal Impact Assessment," focusing on validating and updating parameters for marine mammal cumulative impact assessment frameworks like iPCoD and DEPONS. The procurement falls under the category of services within the general public services industry and is valued at approximately £79,771. The procurement process has advanced to the award stage with a contract being signed on 3rd April 2025. The project is located in the UKM region, and it aims to support the Scottish Government's Net Zero ambitions by addressing the environmental impact assessments required for marine renewable deployments, particularly in the context of offshore wind and tidal stream developments.

This contract presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, marine biology, and renewable energy impact assessments. Particularly suited for SMEs with experience in environmental modelling and assessment, the tender also involves subcontracting opportunities related to iPCoD computer code advice and report writing. Businesses with robust financial standings, relevant technical experience, and environmental management capabilities would be highly competitive in this procurement scenario. The project not only supports growth within the renewable energy sector but also fosters collaboration, potentially leading to future contracts in marine and environmental assessments.

## Notice

Validating and Updating Parameters for Marine Mammal Cumulative Impact Assessment Frameworks.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

The Offshore Wind Directorate invited tenders from suitably qualified contractors to provide a desk-based model validation study to evaluate the uncertainty in the parameters of current cumulative impact assessment frameworks effecting marine mammals (namely iPCoD and DEPONS) and suggest parameter revisions where information has been updated. Cumulative impact assessment is a key consideration under the environmental impact assessment (EIA) framework. Given the rate of development of multiple offshore wind farms and associated coastal infrastructure following the ScotWIND leasing round, as well as increased interest in tidal stream developments, cumulative impacts on marine mammals must be considered by developers. It is vital Scottish Government use the best available evidence when making decisions in the marine environment. Therefore, this project will review the parameters of current models (i.e. iPCoD and DEPONS), test their sensitivities and make suggestions where improvements can be made to ensure the tools contain the most robust parameter estimates. This tender will contribute to the overall process of the marine renewables deployment and will support the Scottish Governments Net Zero ambitions while protecting our marine environment and supporting future planning work.

Options: The contract value is not anticipated to exceed 79,771 GBP inclusive of optional extensions. In accordance with Regulation 72(1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the volume of services may be modified at the sole discretion of the Purchaser from the estimated volume specified in the contract. The Pricing Schedule of the Contract provides a mechanism to manage adjustment the services if required.

Renewal: The Purchaser reserves the right extend the contract for a period of up to 3 months.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527978 |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 9 Apr 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 3 Apr 2025 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £80,000 |
| Lots value | £80,000 |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | £79,771 |

## Status

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

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | N/A |
| 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 |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

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

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73110000 - Research services
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 9 Apr 2025 at 00:00 - Award - PCS Notice - Website Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527978
- 14 Jan 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - PCS Notice - Website Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521747

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN521747
  OWD - Marine Mammal Impact Assessment - Validating and Updating Parameters for Marine Mammal Cumulative Impact Assessment Frameworks.
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR527978
  OWD - Marine Mammal Impact Assessment - Validating and Updating Parameters for Marine Mammal Cumulative Impact Assessment Frameworks.

## Notice URLs

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- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000787622

## Provenance

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