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

Scottish Government

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Government

Buyer Address: 5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw, Glasgow, UKM, G2 8LU, United Kingdom

Contact Email: douglas.martin@gov.scot

Contact Telephone: +44 1412420133

Status
cancelled
Procedure
open
Value
n/a
Published
27 Mar 2025, 15:30
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
Region
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Awarded To
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Official Source
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Description

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

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Opportunity Context

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Lot 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.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: 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.

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Understanding of Requirement

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Project Resource

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Schedule of Work

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Quality and Risk

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Climate Emergency

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Community Benefits

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Fair Work First

Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): Business Continuity and Disaster Recovery

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