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Characterising Electromagnetic Fields and Impacts

Scottish Government · compiled

Tender information last checkedLast checked 29 Sept 2026, 20:46.

Opportunity overview

A Targeted Approach To Characterising EMF From Subsea Cables and Understanding Potential Impacts on Fish and Benthic Species

Awarded to

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Xodus Group

Match pending…
Contract value
£144.4k
Awarded
Not supplied
Contract signed
1 Jun 2025
Award ID
032898-2025-CASE / 720779-1
Status
active
Location
Aberdeen, UKM50, AB11 6DA, United Kingdom

Classification

  • CPV73000000 — Research and development services and related consultancy services
  • CPV73110000 — Research services
  • CPV73112000 — Marine research services
  • CPV90713000 — Environmental issues consultancy services

Lots

  • The Scottish Government is seeking to award a contract to provide a targeted approach to characterising electromagnetic fields (EMF) from subsea cables and their potential impacts on fish and benthic species. The Service Provider will provide a technical but accessible review of present methods employed to characterise EMFs and their effects on species. The review will include an assessment of EMF modelling with relevant cable scenarios, methods to measure EMFs in addition to methods to assess impacts on receptive species, with a suite of associated recommendations. This contract will contribute to the overall understanding of EMF emissions and how species effects may be assessed. This is a precursor to understanding potential population level impacts. The critique of methods, and recommendations will improve subsequent efforts to experimentally assess effects on marine species and support future planning and consenting of sustainable offshore wind.£145k

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 / 700779
Status
complete
Has Recurrence
No
Procurement Method
open
Main Procurement Category
services
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure

Covered By

GPA

Bid Opening

Date
10 Feb 2025, 12:00

Legal basis

Id
32014L0024
Scheme
CELEX

Expected award period

Starts
10 Feb 2025, 12:00

Tender Period

Ends
10 Feb 2025, 12:00

Communication

Contract terms

Has Electronic Payment
Yes
Has Electronic Ordering
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
4B.4 - Bidders must demonstrate a Current Ratio of not less than 1.0 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.5.1 - It is a requirement of this contract that bidders hold, or can commit to obtain prior to the commencement of any subsequently awarded contract, the types and levels of insurance indicated below: 4B.5.1b - Employer’s (Compulsory) Liability Insurance = 5,000,000 GBP 4B.5.2 - Public Liability Insurance (including Abuse Liability) = 5,000,000 GBP
Description
4B.4 - Financial Ratios 4B.5.1a/b and 4B.5.2 - Insurance

Applies To

supplier
Criterion 2
Type
technical
Minimum
4C.1.2 - Bidders will be required to provide examples that demonstrate that they have the relevant experience to deliver the services/supplies within the past 356 months. 4C.4 - If bidders intend to use a supply chain to deliver the requirements detailed in the Contract Notice, they should confirm they have (or have access to) the relevant supply chain management and tracking systems to ensure a resilient and sustainable supply chain. This will include confirmation that they have the systems in place to pay subcontractors through the supply chain promptly and effectively, and provide evidence when requested of: a. their standard payment terms b. ≥95% of all supply chain invoices being paid on time (in accordance with the terms of contract) in the last financial year. If the bidder is unable to confirm (b) they must provide an improvement plan, signed by their Director, which improves the payment performance. Note: Accepted evidence includes but is not limited to: - extract of terms & conditions detailing standard payment terms - a summarised accounts payable report showing payment on time performance - credit report 4C.7 - Bidders are required to provide details of the environmental management measures which will be available when performing the contract: 4C.10 - Bidders will be required to confirm whether they intend to subcontract and, if so, for what proportion of the contract.
Description
4C.1.2 - Relevant Experience 4C.4 - Supply Chain Management/Tracking Systems Used 4C.7 - Environmental Management 4C.10 - Proportion (%) to be Sub-Contracted

Applies To

supplier

Lots and requirements

Entry 1
Id
1
Status
cancelled
Has Options
Yes
Has Renewal
Yes
Description
The Scottish Government is seeking to award a contract to provide a targeted approach to characterising electromagnetic fields (EMF) from subsea cables and their potential impacts on fish and benthic species. The Service Provider will provide a technical but accessible review of present methods employed to characterise EMFs and their effects on species. The review will include an assessment of EMF modelling with relevant cable scenarios, methods to measure EMFs in addition to methods to assess impacts on receptive species, with a suite of associated recommendations. This contract will contribute to the overall understanding of EMF emissions and how species effects may be assessed. This is a precursor to understanding potential population level impacts. The critique of methods, and recommendations will improve subsequent efforts to experimentally assess effects on marine species and support future planning and consenting of sustainable offshore wind.

Value

Amount
145,000
Currency
GBP

Options

Description
The contract value is not anticipated to exceed 145,000 GBP inclusive of optional extensions. In accordance with Regulation 72(1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the volume of services may be modified at the sole discretion of the Purchaser from the estimated volume specified in the contract. The Pricing Schedule of the Contract provides a mechanism to manage adjustment the services IF required.

Renewal

Description
The Purchaser reserves the right extend the contract for a period of up to 3 months.

Award criteria

Criteria

Criterion 1
Name
UNDERSTANDING THE REQUIREMENT
Type
quality
Description
45
Criterion 2
Name
PROJECT RESOURCE / EXPERTISE
Type
quality
Description
32.5
Criterion 3
Name
SCHEDULE OF WORK
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 4
Name
QUALITY & RISK
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 5
Name
CLIMATE EMERGENCY
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 6
Name
COMMUNITY BENEFITS
Type
quality
Description
0
Criterion 7
Name
FAIR WORK FIRST
Type
quality
Description
5
Criterion 8
Type
price
Description
30

Contract period

Duration In Days
420

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

Additional Classifications

Entry 1
Id
90713000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Environmental issues consultancy services
Entry 2
Id
73112000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Marine research services
Entry 3
Id
73000000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research and development services and related consultancy services
Entry 4
Id
73110000
Scheme
CPV
Description
Research services

Buyer, suppliers and contacts

Organisation 1
Id
GB-FTS-1538
Name
Scottish Government

Roles

buyer
centralPurchasingBody

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

Organisation 2
Id
GB-FTS-404
Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Roles

reviewBody

Address

Locality
Edinburgh
Postal Code
EH1 1LB
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
27 Chambers Street

Identifier

Legal Name
Edinburgh Sheriff Court

Contact

Telephone
+44 1312252525
Organisation 3
Id
GB-FTS-151649
Name
Xodus Group

Roles

supplier

Address

Region
UKM50
Locality
Aberdeen
Postal Code
AB11 6DA
Country Name
United Kingdom
Street Address
The Capitol Building, 231 Union Street

Details

Scale
sme

Identifier

Legal Name
Xodus Group

Contact

Telephone
+44 1224219957

Award information

Award 1
Id
032898-2025-CASE / 720779-1
Status
active

Suppliers

Supplier 1
Id
GB-FTS-151649
Name
Xodus Group

Related lots

1

Contracts and changes

Entry 1
Id
032898-2025-CASE / 720779-1
Status
active
Award ID
032898-2025-CASE / 720779-1
Date Signed
2 Jun 2025, 00:00

Value

Amount
144,352
Currency
GBP

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-04ceb4-2025-06-17T12:02:38+01:00compiled ·