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Seabird colony counts, to improve offshore wind environmental assessments and understanding the effects of avian influenza

Scottish Government · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 19:27.

Opportunity overview

Undertake seabird colony counts, providing evidence to increase our understanding of Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) impacts on Scottish seabird populations in relation to offshore wind consenting

Classification

  • CPV90713000 — Environmental issues consultancy services

Lots

  • The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a single contract with an external service provider for the provision of Seabird Colony Counts, to improve offshore wind environmental assessments and understanding the effects of avian influenza. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.Value not stated

Published notice details

Additional information from the published procurement release. Fields appear only when supplied by the source; check the original notice and tender documents before acting.

Scope, procedure and submissions

Id
CASE/720403
Status
cancelled
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
15 Aug 2024, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
15 Aug 2024, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
15 Aug 2024, 12:00

Communication

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Electronic Invoicing Policy
allowed

Classification

Id
90713000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Environmental issues consultancy services

Submission terms

Languages

en

Bid Validity Period

Duration In Days
180

Submission Method

electronicSubmission

Other Requirements

Requires Staff Names And Qualifications
Yes

Selection criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Type
economic
Minimum
Public Liability Insurance (In the sum not less) - 1,000,000 GBP; - Professional Indemnity Insurance (In the sum not less) - 2,000,000 GBP; - Employer’s Liability Insurance - employer’s liability insurance in accordance with any legal obligation for the time being in force. Such insurance must be maintained for the duration of the Contract and for a minimum of 5 years following the expiry or termination of the contract.
Description
Financial Ratios (ESPD 4B6) - Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of 1.2 or more. Current Ratio will be calculated as follows: Total Current Assets divided by Total Current Liabilities

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
No
Description
The Scottish Government has a requirement to place a single contract with an external service provider for the provision of Seabird Colony Counts, to improve offshore wind environmental assessments and understanding the effects of avian influenza. Additional information: Economic operators may be excluded from this competition if they are in any of the situations referred to in regulation 58 of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015.

Options

Description
The Authority reserves the right to extend the period of contract for an additional period of up to 6 months ( 1 x 6 months), to no later than 30 September 2027.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
Understanding of Requirement
Type
quality
Description
45
Criterion 2
Name
Project Resource
Type
quality
Description
30
Criterion 3
Name
Schedule of Work
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 4
Name
Quality and Risk
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 5
Name
Climate Emergency
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 6
Name
Community Benefits
Type
quality
Description
2.5
Criterion 7
Name
Fair Work First
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 8
Name
Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery
Type
quality
Description
2.5
Criterion 9
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
870

Submission terms

Variant Policy
notAllowed

Items and delivery

Item 1
Id
1
Related Lot
1

Delivery locations

Entry 1
Region
UKM
Entry 2
Region
UKM

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-1538
Name
Scottish Government

Roles

buyer

Address

Region
UKM
Locality
Glasgow
Postal Code
G2 8LU
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw

Details

Classifications

Entry 1
Id
MINISTRY
Scheme
TED_CA_TYPE
Description
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
Entry 2
Id
01
Scheme
COFOG
Description
General public services

Identifier

Legal Name
Scottish Government

Contact

Telephone
+44 1412420133
Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-1637
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
Sheriff Court House, 27 Chambers Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court

Award information

Award 1
Id
011607-2025-CASE/720403-1
Status
unsuccessful
Status Details
discontinued

Related lots

1

Recorded locations

  • Buyer location · Glasgow · UKM · G2 8LU · United Kingdom
  • Delivery location · UKM

Notice and amendment history

1 published notice version reviewed by ProcuraAxis.

1 VERSION
  1. ocds-h6vhtk-047c87-2025-03-27T15:30:57Zcompiled ·