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title: "Award of Strategic Environmental Assessment for Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement framewor..."
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000816016"
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# Award of Strategic Environmental Assessment for Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement framewor...

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000816016

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, acting on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, has awarded a contract to Tetra Tech RPS Energy Limited for the Strategic Environmental Assessment associated with the Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement (IFMI) programme framework. This contract falls under the services industry category, specifically focusing on environmental services, management, and protection, reflecting the government’s initiative to enhance inshore fisheries management within Scotland's seas. The procurement process, now in the award stage as of 27 January 2026, indicates that the contract was signed on 1 December 2026. The project is headquartered at the Marine Laboratory in Aberdeen, Scotland, directing efforts under the jurisdiction of the Marine Directorate.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in conducting strategic and robust environmental assessments. Companies with capabilities in generating and consulting on Scoping Reports and Environmental Reports are well-suited to participate. With a contract value of £47,706.25, this represents an investment in environmental consultancy, making it an attractive prospect for firms seeking to expand in Scotland’s fisheries management sector. As the procurement process is directly connected with the Scottish Government, it not only strengthens business credibility but also aligns participants with public sector standards and frameworks.

## Notice

The Scottish Government, on behalf of the Scottish Ministers, is seeking to commission a Contractor to undertake the Strategic Environmental Assessment for our Inshore Fisheries Management Improvement (IFMI) programme framework in order to improve inshore fisheries management in Scotland's seas.The overall aim of this project is to undertake a robust and evidence-based Environmental Assessment for the emerging IFMI framework, culminating in the production of a Scoping Report and Environmental Report which will be submitted to the SEA Gateway for formal consultation alongside the draft framework.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548134 |
| 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 | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jan 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £47,706 |
| 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 | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Additional buyers | EAST LOTHIAN COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM1 East Central Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM11 East Lothian and Midlothian |
| Local authority | East Lothian |
| Electoral ward | Haddington and Lammermuir |
| Westminster constituency | Lothian East |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 9 |
| Supplier names | ABERDEEN MARINE SERVICES; CITY PLUMBING SUPPLIES HOLDINGS; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; FLOWER PLACE SMITHY; JACOBS; PATHTRACK; TETRA TECH RPS ENERGY; THE LINES BETWEEN; UK PLUMBING SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 90720000 - Environmental protection

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 12:58 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548134

## Notice URLs

- http://www.eastlothian.gov.uk
- http://www.forestryandland.gov.scot
- http://www.moray.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- http://www.sepa.org.uk

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