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Opportunity overview
The Offshore Wind Directorate invites a tender from a suitable contractor to undertake spatial mapping of the cumulative spatial restrictions to commercial fishing in Scottish waters plus a hypothetical case study exploring cumulative displacement from spatial restrictions for the commercial fishing sector. This tender will 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.
Classification
CPV77700000 — Services incidental to fishing
Lots
The Offshore Wind Directorate invites a tender from a suitable contractor to undertake spatial mapping of the cumulative spatial restrictions to commercial fishing in Scottish waters plus a hypothetical case study exploring cumulative displacement from spatial restrictions for the commercial fishing sector. This tender will 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.Value not stated
Published notice details
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Scope, procedure and submissions
Id
CASE/798561
Status
active
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method
open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure
Has Recurrence
No
Legal basis
Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX
Classification
Scheme
CPV
Id
77700000
Description
Services incidental to fishing
Submission Method
written
Selection criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Type
economic
Description
List and brief description of selection criteria:
List and brief description of selection criteria:
List and brief description of selection criteria:
4B.4 -The bidder confirms the name, value and/or range of the financial ratios specified in the relevant Contract Notice.
4B.5 - The Bidder confirms they already have or can commit to obtain, prior to the commencement of the contract, the levels of insurance
cover indicated in the relevant Contract Notice.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
4B.4 -
Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of no less than 0.9. Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: Total current assets divided by
Total current liabilities.
There must be no qualification or contra-indication from any evidence provided in support of the bidders economic and financial standing.
4B.5 -
Professional Risk Indemnity Insurance - 2,000,000 GBP (A sum not less than)
Public Liability Insurance - 5,000,000 GBP (A sum not less than)
Employees Liability Insurance - 5,000,000 GBP (A sum not less than)
Applies To
supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Description
List and brief description of selection criteria:
List and brief description of selection criteria:
List and brief description of selection criteria:
4C.7 - Provide details of the environmental management measures which the bidder will be able to use when performing the contract.
4C.10 - Provide details of the proportion (i.e. percentage) of the contract that you intend to subcontract: Bidders will be required to confirm
whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.
Minimum level(s) of standards required:
4C.7 -
Production and submission of evidence of steps taken to build awareness of the climate emergency and consideration of how the
organisation plans to respond to it. This should include details of planned projects and actions to reduce the bidder’s carbon emissions.
4C.10 -
Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract
Applies To
supplier
Covered By
GPA
Tender Period
Ends
2 Nov 2026, 12:00
Submission terms
Languages
en
Expected award period
Starts
2 Nov 2026, 12:00
Bid Opening
Date
2 Nov 2026, 12:00
Contract terms
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed
Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Lots and requirements
Entry 1
Id
1
Description
The Offshore Wind Directorate invites a tender from a suitable contractor to undertake spatial mapping of the cumulative spatial restrictions to commercial fishing in Scottish waters plus a hypothetical case study exploring cumulative displacement from spatial restrictions for the commercial fishing sector. This tender will 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.
Has Renewal
Yes
Has Options
No
Status
active
Award criteria
Criteria
Criterion 1
Name
Technical
Type
quality
Description
70
Criterion 2
Type
price
Description
30
Contract period
Duration In Days
300
Renewal
Description
There will be an option to extend the contract by 3 months at the discretion of the Scottish Government
1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.
1 VERSION
1
098122-2026tender ·
PROCURAAXIS ANALYSIS
ProcuraAxis Analysis
Our approved analysis of the opportunity appears below the official tender information.
ANALYSIS PREVIEW
Opportunity intelligence at a glance
Scottish Government’s Offshore Wind Directorate is seeking a contractor to map cumulative spatial restrictions affecting commercial fishing in Scottish waters and prepare a hypothetical case study on cumulative displacement. The work is intended to provide evidence for future marine planning and policy decisions.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers with evidenced spatial-mapping and marine/fisheries analysis capability. No certifications, financial thresholds or detailed methodology requirements are stated in the supplied notice.
Key points identified
Spatial mappingUndertake spatial mapping of cumulative spatial restrictions to commercial fishing in Scottish waters.Evidence: “undertake spatial mapping of the cumulative spatial restrictions to commercial fishing in Scottish waters”
Case studyProvide a hypothetical case study exploring cumulative displacement from spatial restrictions for the commercial fishing sector.Evidence: “plus a hypothetical case study exploring cumulative displacement from spatial restrictions for the commercial fishing sector”
Supplier eligibilityA suitable contractor is sought; specific suitability criteria are not stated in the supplied notice.Evidence: “invites a tender from a suitable contractor”
94% approved-analysis confidence3 supplier criteria identified3 risks or unknowns
ProcuraAxis structures information found in published procurement records, checks the result for consistency and publishes only approved analysis. Confidence describes the completeness and consistency of the available source information; it is not a guarantee of eligibility or contract award.
Scottish Government’s Offshore Wind Directorate is seeking a contractor to map cumulative spatial restrictions affecting commercial fishing in Scottish waters and prepare a hypothetical case study on cumulative displacement. The work is intended to provide evidence for future marine planning and policy decisions.
Who this may suit
Potential fit for suppliers with evidenced spatial-mapping and marine/fisheries analysis capability. No certifications, financial thresholds or detailed methodology requirements are stated in the supplied notice.
Key deliverables
Spatial mapping of cumulative spatial restrictions to commercial fishing in Scottish waters
Hypothetical case study exploring cumulative displacement from spatial restrictions for the commercial fishing sector
Evidence base to inform future marine planning and policy decisions
SUPPLIER REQUIREMENTS
3 criteria identified
Spatial mapping
99% confidence
Undertake spatial mapping of cumulative spatial restrictions to commercial fishing in Scottish waters.
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“undertake spatial mapping of the cumulative spatial restrictions to commercial fishing in Scottish waters”
Case study
99% confidence
Provide a hypothetical case study exploring cumulative displacement from spatial restrictions for the commercial fishing sector.
View supporting evidence
“plus a hypothetical case study exploring cumulative displacement from spatial restrictions for the commercial fishing sector”
Supplier eligibility
85% confidence
A suitable contractor is sought; specific suitability criteria are not stated in the supplied notice.
View supporting evidence
“invites a tender from a suitable contractor”
COMMERCIAL AND DELIVERY
Contract intelligence
Commercial
Contract value
99% confidence
Unknown.
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value_min, value_max and currency are null in the supplied opportunity data.
Commercial terms
99% confidence
Unknown.
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No commercial terms are supplied.
Delivery
Geographic scope
99% confidence
Scottish waters.
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“will focus on activities within Scottish waters”
Delivery timing
99% confidence
Contract start and end dates are unknown.
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contract_start_at and contract_end_at are null in the supplied opportunity data.
PROCEDURE
How to respond
Status
99% confidence
Open tender.
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display_status is “open”; notice_type is “tender”.
Procedure
99% confidence
Open procedure.
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procurement_method_details is “Open procedure”.
Submission deadline
99% confidence
2 November 2026, 12:00 UTC.
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submission_deadline is “2026-11-02T12:00:00Z”.
Lot structure
99% confidence
One active lot is supplied, but it has no title.
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Lot “1” has status “active” and title null.
RISKS AND UNKNOWNS
Points requiring attention
Scope detail
98% confidence
The supplied notice states high-level outputs but does not specify mapping methodology, data sources, formats, acceptance criteria or level of effort.
View supporting evidence
The description specifies spatial mapping and a hypothetical case study only.
Commercial uncertainty
99% confidence
Contract value, currency, contract dates and commercial terms are not supplied.
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Relevant source fields are null or absent.
Lot metadata limitation
99% confidence
The sole active lot has no title; the overall description is used as the evidenced scope.
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Lot “1” title is null; its description mirrors the overall opportunity description.
ProcuraAxis analysis supplements, but does not replace, the original notice and tender documents. Always verify eligibility, deadlines and commercial terms with the issuing authority.
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