--- title: "Expanding the Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds" ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000810736" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810736" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810736.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810736.json" source: "Public Contracts Scotland" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT" published: "2026-04-23" --- # Expanding the Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000810736 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810736) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-r6ebe6-0000810736.json) ## Summary The Scottish Government has recently completed the procurement process for the project titled "Expanding the Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds," with the award announced on 23rd April 2026. This project falls under the services category and relates to general public services, focusing on ecological and technical research for seabird compensatory measures in the UKM region. The contract, valued at £560,000, employs an open procurement method. The award stage has concluded, following the submission deadline on 27th October 2025. The Scottish Government, based in Edinburgh, managed the procurement, emphasizing high technical quality in the award criteria. This tender represents significant potential for businesses involved in environmental research and services, particularly those capable of conducting and guiding offshore wind impact studies and developing strategic plans. Large-scale entities with strong technical capabilities are well-suited to succeed in this competitive process, given the high emphasis on technical quality and the opportunity to subcontract parts of the project. Additionally, the contract includes provisions for community benefits, presenting further opportunities to contribute positively to Scotland's social and economic landscape alongside ecological advancements. Businesses participating will also have potential access to extended project phases, fostering long-term growth and partnership with the Scottish Government. ## Notice The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract(s) with an external service provider for the provision of OWD - Expanding the Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds. ### Lot Information Lot 1 The Offshore Wind Directorate is seeking tenderers to expand on the development of implementation plans for a portfolio of compensation measures for marine bird species. The tendered project will expand upon and work in parallel to five active research projects while also guiding the strategic direction of future research for the identification of compensatory measures in Scotland. The collective effort will ensure the identification of compensatory measures that are ecologically, technically, logistically, and financially feasible to be implemented in practice, underpinned by detailed implementation plans developed by the successful tenderer. Options: There is an option to extend by a further 10 months subject to approval by the Scottish Government. Should additional Work Packages be identified these will be subject to budget approval. Renewal: There is an option to extend by a further 10 months subject to approval by the Scottish Government should it be deemed necessary. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland | | Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554512 | | Notice type | OJEU - F3 - 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 | Tender, Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 23 Apr 2026 | | Submission deadline | 27 Oct 2025 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 17 Apr 2026 | | Contract period | Not specified | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £560,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | £560,000 | ## 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 | EH6 6QQ | | Country | Scotland | | ITL 1 | TLM Scotland | | ITL 2 | TLM5 North Eastern Scotland | | ITL 3 | TLM50 Aberdeen City and Aberdeenshire | | Local authority | Aberdeen City | | Electoral ward | Torry/Ferryhill | | Westminster constituency | Aberdeen South | | Delivery location | TLM Scotland | ## Supplier | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Number of suppliers | 1 | | Supplier names | ABPMER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services - 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security ### Codes - 71355000 - Surveying services - 79311000 - Survey services ## Release History - 23 Apr 2026 at 00:00 - Award - OJEU - F3 - Contract Award Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554512 - 26 Sep 2025 at 00:00 - Tender - OJEU - F2 - Contract Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540081 ## Documents - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=SEP540081 Expanding the Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract(s) with an external service provider for the provision of OWD - Expanding the Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds. - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=APR554512 Expanding the Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds - The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract(s) with an external service provider for the provision of OWD - Expanding the Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds. ## Notice URLs - http:// - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343 - http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363 - http://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - http://www.scotland.gov.uk - https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000810736 - https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/ - https://www.publictendersscotland.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk - https://www.scotcourts.gov.uk/the-courts/court-locations/edinburgh-sheriff-court-and-justice-of-the-peace-court ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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