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title: "OWD-Estimation Of Cumulative Spatial Restrictions To Commercial Fishing In Scottish Waters"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000827643"
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current_stage: "Planning"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-03-26"
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# OWD-Estimation Of Cumulative Spatial Restrictions To Commercial Fishing In Scottish Waters

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Planning  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000827643

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## Summary

The Scottish Government is currently in the planning stage of a procurement process that seeks to develop a quantified understanding of cumulative spatial restrictions affecting commercial fishing in Scottish waters. This project, titled "OWD-Estimation Of Cumulative Spatial Restrictions To Commercial Fishing In Scottish Waters," falls under the services category and is relevant to general public services and environmental protection. The buyer organisation is headquartered in Edinburgh, UKM region, with a contact point available for inquiries. The tender is planned, with a future notice anticipated by 7 May 2026. Though there is no commitment to the current scope, the expected contract value is £75,000 GBP, offering opportunities for stakeholders in marine sectors to contribute to marine planning and policy decisions.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses involved in marine-related industries such as offshore wind development, aquaculture, oil and gas, and marine renewable developments. Companies specialising in spatial mapping, policy research, and environmental analysis, with experience in addressing the complexities of marine sector interactions, will be well-suited to participate. The project seeks to provide an evidence base that informs decisions affecting multiple marine sectors, offering prospects for growth to contractors capable of delivering detailed spatial mapping and scenario planning. Engaging with this tender can enhance business portfolios through targeted insights into the impacts of cumulative spatial restrictions and contribute to sustainable marine policy development.

## Notice

The Scottish Government invites a tender from a suitable contractor to develop a quantified understanding of the potential cumulative displacement and spatial mapping of the cumulative spatial restrictions to commercial fishing in Scottish waters plus a case study exploring cumulative displacement from spatial restrictions for the commercial fishing sector. This work is intended to provide an evidence base to inform any future marine planning and policy decisions which may impact upon the fishing sector and will focus on activities within Scottish waters. The Scottish offshore wind sector's recent growth has impacted other marine sectors and users, including the fishing industry. Understanding the scale of this impact to date and in the future is crucial for effective policy making. When combined with the development of other industries and infrastructure (such as cables, aquaculture, and other marine energy sectors including oil and gas) and the introduction of other spatial restrictions (such as fisheries management measures within Marine Protected Areas), potential impacts to the fishing sector increase further.

### Lot Information

Lot 1

Please see the following list which sets out the sectors within scope of this project: - Fixed bottom Offshore Wind Development - Floating Offshore Wind Development - Marine Renewable Developments - Inshore Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) and Priority Marine Features (PMF) - Offshore Marine Protected Areas and Vulnerable Marine Features (VMF)/Vulnerable Marine Ecosystems (VME) - Cabling - Aquaculture - Oil & Gas - Defence - Other e.g. Carbon capture and storage etc. To better understand and consider the pressures of the above sectors on the fishing industry, the Scottish Government requires a quantified understanding of: - An overview of all known cumulative spatial restrictions relating to the activities and what these restrictions mean by different fishing gear. This will include spatial restrictions already in place, operating in practice, and legislated as of 31 December 2025. - In addition, three future scenarios exploring planned and anticipated spatial restrictions, each with estimates of cumulative spatial extent of Scottish waters subject to restrictions by fishing gear. This will include spatial mapping of each future scenario as agreed with the Project Steering Group (PSG). - Mapping the spatial extent of all commercial fishing activity, by gear type, and vessel nationality, within Scottish waters, including non-UK vessels fishing in Scottish waters and by both tonnage and value (as reasonably practical). This notice is without commitment and the scope of the project may change.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552540 |
| Notice type | PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice |
| 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 | Planning |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Mar 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | 7 May 2026 |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £75,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | Not specified |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Planned |
| Lots status | Planned |
| Awards status | Not specified |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH6 6QQ |
| 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 |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services

## Release History

- 26 Mar 2026 at 00:00 - Planning - PCS Notice - Website Prior Information Notice - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552540

## Documents

- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=MAR552540
  OWD-Estimation Of Cumulative Spatial Restrictions To Commercial Fishing In Scottish Waters - The Scottish Government invites a tender from a suitable contractor to develop a quantified understanding of the potential cumulative displacement and spatial mapping of the cumulative spatial restrictions to commercial fishing in Scottish waters plus a case study exploring cumulative displacement from spatial restrictions for the commercial fishing sector. This work is intended to provide an evidence base to inform any future marine planning and policy decisions which may impact upon the fishing sector and will focus on activities within Scottish waters. The Scottish offshore wind sector's recent growth has impacted other marine sectors and users, including the fishing industry. Understanding the scale of this impact to date and in the future is crucial for effective policy making. When combined with the development of other industries and infrastructure (such as cables, aquaculture, and other marine energy sectors including oil and gas) and the introduction of other spatial restrictions (such as fisheries management measures within Marine Protected Areas), potential impacts to the fishing sector increase further.

## Notice URLs

- http://
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk
- https://api.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/v1/Notice?id=ocds-r6ebe6-0000827643
- https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=827643

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