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title: "Award of Critical evaluation of European Pellet Regulations (CASE/213415)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000818263"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-01-27"
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# Award of Critical evaluation of European Pellet Regulations (CASE/213415)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000818263

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## Summary

The Scottish Government has concluded an award process for the contract titled "Award of Critical evaluation of European Pellet Regulations (CASE/213415)" through its Marine Directorate. This procurement involves research services aimed at informing policy development to reduce plastic pellet, powder, and flake loss, thereby addressing plastic pollution. The procurement falls under the services category with a CPV classification of 73110000, focusing on research services. Located in Edinburgh, the tender process commenced on 2nd January 2026, and the award was made on 27th January 2026 to PS Partnerships & Consultancy Ltd. The contract, with a value of GBP 13,751.5, is currently active, formalising this collaboration between the Scottish Government and the supplier based in Shrewsbury.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental policy research sector, particularly those specialising in sustainable practices and pollution reduction. Given its focus on environmental sustainability and regulatory understanding, firms with a strong track record in ecological research and consultancy could greatly benefit from participating in similar tenders. The contract not only supports businesses in aligning with governmental objectives on environmental matters but also allows them to contribute to strategies combating plastic pollution on a larger scale. Businesses offering expert insights and innovative solutions in tackling plastic waste will find such tenders particularly beneficial in fostering business growth and sectoral impact.

## Notice

Marine Directorate require research to inform policy development to support the reduction of plastic pellet, powder and flake loss from the value chain which results in plastic pollution.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548108 |
| 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 | £13,751 |
| 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; FIFE COUNCIL; FORESTRY AND LAND SCOTLAND; MORAY COUNCIL; NHS LANARKSHIRE; SCOTTISH ENVIRONMENT PROTECTION AGENCY; SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT- SASA |
| Locality | ABERDEEN |
| Post town | Aberdeen |
| Postcode | AB11 9DB |
| Country | Scotland |
| ITL 1 | TLM Scotland |
| ITL 2 | TLM9 Southern Scotland |
| ITL 3 | TLM95 South Lanarkshire |
| Local authority | South Lanarkshire |
| Electoral ward | Bothwell and Uddingston |
| Westminster constituency | Rutherglen |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 12 |
| Supplier names | A M PHILLIP TRUCKTECH; ABERDEEN MARINE SERVICES; CITY PLUMBING SUPPLIES HOLDINGS; CLARK CONTRACTS; FISHER SCIENTIFIC; FLOWER PLACE SMITHY; JACOBS; PATHTRACK; PS PARTNERSHIPS & CONSULTANCY; TETRA TECH RPS ENERGY; THE LINES BETWEEN; UK PLUMBING SUPPLIES |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 27 Jan 2026 at 11:24 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JAN548108

## Notice URLs

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

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