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title: "Award of Overview of UK and International Creel Tagging (MS-P-0487)"
ocid: "ocds-r6ebe6-0000835354"
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source: "Public Contracts Scotland"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT"
published: "2026-07-21"
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# Award of Overview of UK and International Creel Tagging (MS-P-0487)

Buyer: SCOTTISH GOVERNMENT  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-r6ebe6-0000835354

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## Summary

The Scottish Government, located in Edinburgh, has successfully awarded a contract for an overview of UK and International Creel Tagging as part of their Marine Litter Strategy. This award, valued at £20,900 and under the category of "Marine research services," signifies the procurement stage's completion, with Howell Marine Consulting serving as the supplier. The procurement was conducted using the tender process and focused on enhancing policies to address marine litter, including the use of tags to identify marine debris. The project aligns with broader initiatives like the UK Marine Strategy and the Scottish Circular Economy, furthering efforts to tackle marine litter, particularly from fishing gear.

This procurement presents significant opportunities for businesses specialised in marine research and consultancy, particularly those with expertise in environmental protection and understanding of tagging programmes. Companies capable of providing innovative solutions to marine litter issues will find a valuable market in working with government bodies like the Scottish Government, who are committed to enforcing sustainable practices and policies. This environment encourages growth for SMEs in marine consultancy and eco-strategy development, fostering collaborations that align with national and international environmental goals.

## Notice

The Scottish Government has a Marine Litter Strategy which was refreshed in 2022 and is a key deliverable of the UK Marine Strategy, Scottish Biodiversity Strategy and Scottish Circular Economy ambitions. We published new actions which focused on the most problematic types of marine litter including fishing gear and also supporting litter removal. To develop policy that will specifically support the identification of marine debris from static gear, the Scottish Government is commissioning a desk-based study to better understand the use of tags and tagging programmes across the UK and abroad where relevant.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Public Contracts Scotland |
| Latest notice | https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560594 |
| 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 | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Submission deadline | Not specified |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Jul 2026 |
| Contract period | Not specified |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,900 |
| 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 | CLACKMANNANSHIRE COUNCIL; REGISTERS OF SCOTLAND; THE CITY OF EDINBURGH COUNCIL |
| Locality | EDINBURGH |
| Post town | Edinburgh |
| Postcode | EH8 7AU |
| 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 | City Centre |
| Westminster constituency | Edinburgh East and Musselburgh |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 6 |
| Supplier names | CRAIGFORTH CONSULTANCY AND RESEARCH; HAYS SPECIALIST RECRUITMENT; HERMES EQUITY OWNERSHIP SERVICES; HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING; INSIGHT DIRECT (UK; UNIVERSITY OF STRATHCLYDE DEPARTMENT OF ARCHITECTURE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 21 Jul 2026 at 14:44 - Award - PCS Notice - Quick Quote Award - https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/show/search_view.aspx?ID=JUL560594

## Notice URLs

- http://www.clacks.gov.uk/business/corporateprocurementprocess/
- http://www.edinburgh.gov.uk
- http://www.ros.gov.uk
- http://www.scotland.gov.uk

## Provenance

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