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Published 7 May 2024, 16:26 BST

Official UK procurement notice

Framework agreement for marine survey, analysis & interpretation

Official notice

Authority: Scottish Natural Heritage

Framework agreement16 lotsServicesOpen procedureSME suitable
Sectors: Architecture & Engineering (71) Delivery: Scotland (UKM)
Framework ceiling (notional)Value not publishedframework ceiling, not attributable revenue
Submissions closed 10 Jun 2024awarded 16 Jul 2024
Lots 16see the lot list below

What is being bought16 lots · detail below

Published requirement description

NatureScot wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

CPV: Marine survey services

How this framework works

From the published notice
Places
up to 30 suppliers · 20 bids on the busiest of 16 lots (0.7 per place) · 33 appointed (full)

Lots and requirements (16)Procurement structure

16 lots · no lot values published · same evaluation weights on every lot
Lot #1Marine biological data review, manipulation & interpretationAwardedRenewal

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Option to extend by up to 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
71354500 Marine survey services
Lot #2Marine biological sample analysis - wet lab tasksAwarded

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Delivery: Scotland
Variant bids: not allowed
71354500 Marine survey services
Lot #3Marine biological sample analysis - marine image/video analysisAwardedRenewal

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Option to extend by up to 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
71354500 Marine survey services
Lot #4Marine biological sample analysis - specialist tasksAwardedRenewal

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Option to extend by up to 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
71354500 Marine survey services
Lot #5Statistical analysis & application of marine biological dataAwardedRenewal

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Option to extend by up to 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
71354500 Marine survey services
Lot #6Predictive modelling of the marine environmentAwardedRenewal

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Option to extend by up to 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
71354500 Marine survey services
Lot #7Coastal habitats - data analysis & modellingAwardedRenewal

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Option to extend by up to 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
71354500 Marine survey services
Lot #8Field surveys - benthic habitatsAwardedRenewal

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Option to extend by up to 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
71354500 Marine survey services
Lot #9Field surveys - marine birdsAwardedRenewal

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Option to extend by up to 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
71354500 Marine survey services
Lot #10Field surveys - marine mammals & fishAwardedRenewal

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Option to extend by up to 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
71354500 Marine survey services
Lot #11Field surveys - coastal habitatsAwardedRenewal

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Option to extend by up to 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
71354500 Marine survey services
Lot #12Acoustic survey specialists for work aboard research vesselsAwardedRenewal

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Option to extend by up to 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
71354500 Marine survey services
Lot #13Shoreside processing/analysis of acoustic dataAwardedRenewal

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Option to extend by up to 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
71354500 Marine survey services
Lot #14Social science research & evaluationAwardedRenewal

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Option to extend by up to 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
71354500 Marine survey services
Lot #15Stakeholder participation, facilitation & conflict managementAwardedRenewal

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Option to extend by up to 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
71354500 Marine survey services
Lot #16Communications & engagement through the artsAwardedRenewal

Scottish Natural Heritage (NatureScot) wish to establish a Framework Agreement for Marine Survey, Analysis and Interpretation to Support Nature Conservation. Full details are in the attached Statement of Requirements.

Delivery: Scotland
Extensions: Option to extend by up to 24 months.Variant bids: not allowed
71354500 Marine survey services

What it takes to win
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How this buyer will score bids.

The evaluation criteria and weights exactly as published on the notice, grouped by family (price, quality, social value and so on).

Evaluation split and conditions of participation as published; the tender pack may add more
How bids were scored · same split on all 16 lots
Quality: 70%Price: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
  • Quality: 70
  • Price: 30
Conditions of participation1
  • Condition of participation
    no text published
    Minimum: Please refer to Questions 4B5b & 4B5c of the SPD document attached to this Contract Notice for details of insurance requirements.
Staff
Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
What this means for your bid
  • Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
  • “Framework agreement for marine survey, analysis & interpretation” is a framework: the contest is a place on its panel, up to 30 suppliers, not a single contract.

Price arithmetic assumes straight proportional scoring; the tender pack may use another formula.

Procedure terms & legal framework

From the official record · publisher note attached
Procedure method
Open procedure
Legal basis
CELEX · 32014L0024 Public Contracts Regulations 2015 (Directive 2014/24/EU)
Procurement category
Services
Notice status
Awarded
Procurement threshold
Unspecified in notice
Regulatory regime
Standard
Commercial structure
Framework agreement
Who may use this agreement
Not stated in the notice; call-off rights may be limited to the establishing authority
Competition type
Competitive procedure
GPA / WTO covered
Yes (GPA)
Recurring procurement
No (one-off requirement)
First published
7 May 2024, 16:26 BST
Last source update
17 Jul 2024, 10:19 BST
Award evaluation window
6 Jun 2024 – …
Authority reference
PP1282
FTS notice number
2024/S 000-021967
Classification (CPV)
Marine survey services
Delivery area
Scotland (UKM)
Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-0457b3 Find a Tender
Contract terms
Electronic trading
e-invoicing allowed · electronic ordering · electronic payment

Publisher note: Please note that the estimated contract value in this Award Notice (GBP 1,000,000) is not 'per lot' (it covers all 16 lots) and is based on the framework operating for its maximum 48-month term. (SC Ref:772135)

How it was run

Official notice
Run through: Public Contracts Scotland · Who buys & how to bid on PCS
Supplier login requiredLanguage: EN
Access & registration note: Free single registration for Scotland; PCS-Tender (Jaggaer) for full bidding
Appointment period ends
10 Jun 2024, 09:30 BST
Submission channel
{"electronicSubmission"}
Accepted languages
en
Bid validity
90 days from the deadline
Bids opened
6 Jun 2024, 17:00 BST
Detailed submission instructions & authority contactsFrom official release

www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk ↗

Timeline

6 Jun 2024 → 17 Jul 2024 · 3 dates
  1. Bids opened
    6 Jun 2024, 17:00 BST
  2. Admission / appointment period endsperiod end, not a bid countdown
    10 Jun 2024, 09:30 BST
  3. Notice published
    17 Jul 2024, 10:19 BST

Notice history

2 events · 3 releases on Find a Tender · since 14 May 2024
  1. Deadline moved to 10 Jun 2024, 09:30 BST
    14 May 2024, 16:42 BST
    +4 days · was 6 Jun 2024, 17:00 BST
  2. Status changed to complete
    17 Jul 2024, 10:19 BST
Published amendments (1 · 1 deadline change)
WhenWhatBeforeAfterShift
—DeadlineTime limit · IV.2.26 Jun 202410 Jun 2024+4 d
—Bid openingConditions for opening of tenders · IV.2.76 Jun 202410 Jun 2024+4 d

A request via the Notice Q&A was made for a 1-week deadline extension - the Project Manager has instead agreed to extend the deadline as above.

Commercial outcome & contract awards

Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast
Suppliers appointed 33admitted to the panel · see the list ↓
Bids received 2014 from SMEs · busiest of 16 lots
Contracts signed 16latest 16 Jul 2024

16 suppliers are admitted to this framework without individual award values or dates, see the supplier list below.

Contracts

All 16 of these contracts carry the same published figure, £1,000,000, the framework's maximum for the whole notice, not each contract's own value. They are not eleven separate sums.

  • Marine biological data review, manipulation & interpretation

    Signed
    16 Jul 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Marine biological sample analysis - marine image/video analysis

    Signed
    16 Jul 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Marine biological sample analysis - specialist tasks

    Signed
    16 Jul 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Statistical analysis & application of marine biological data

    Signed
    16 Jul 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Predictive modelling of the marine environment

    Signed
    16 Jul 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Coastal habitats - data analysis & modelling

    Signed
    16 Jul 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Field surveys - benthic habitats

    Signed
    16 Jul 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Field surveys - marine birds

    Signed
    16 Jul 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Field surveys - marine mammals & fish

    Signed
    16 Jul 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Field surveys - coastal habitats

    Signed
    16 Jul 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Acoustic survey specialists for work aboard research vessels

    Signed
    16 Jul 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Shoreside processing/analysis of acoustic data

    Signed
    16 Jul 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Social science research & evaluation

    Signed
    16 Jul 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Stakeholder participation, facilitation & conflict management

    Signed
    16 Jul 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Communications & engagement through the arts

    Signed
    16 Jul 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

  • Marine biological sample analysis - wet lab tasks

    Signed
    16 Jul 2024
    Value
    ceiling above
    Status
    active

Bid statistics published by the authority

LotBidsSMEVCSEValid bid range
1 · Marine biological data review, manipulation & interpretation20bids · 20 electronic · 14 from abroad14——
2 · Marine biological sample analysis - wet lab tasks11bids · 11 electronic · 11 from abroad4——
3 · Marine biological sample analysis - marine image/video analysis14bids · 14 electronic · 14 from abroad7——
4 · Marine biological sample analysis - specialist tasks2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad2——
5 · Statistical analysis & application of marine biological data15bids · 15 electronic · 15 from abroad7——
6 · Predictive modelling of the marine environment13bids · 13 electronic · 13 from abroad5——
7 · Coastal habitats - data analysis & modelling10bids · 10 electronic · 10 from abroad4——
8 · Field surveys - benthic habitats13bids · 13 electronic · 13 from abroad7——
9 · Field surveys - marine birds7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad3——
10 · Field surveys - marine mammals & fish9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad4——
11 · Field surveys - coastal habitats9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad3——
12 · Acoustic survey specialists for work aboard research vessels5bids · 5 electronic · 5 from abroad2——
13 · Shoreside processing/analysis of acoustic data7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad4——
14 · Social science research & evaluation9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad5——
15 · Stakeholder participation, facilitation & conflict management9bids · 9 electronic · 9 from abroad3——
16 · Communications & engagement through the arts2bids · 2 electronic · 2 from abroad1——

Contracting authority & participating public bodies

Scottish Natural Heritage

Contracting authorityNational or federal agency/officeEnvironmental protection Great Glen House, Leachkin Road, Inverness, Scotland, IV3 8NWContact name, email, phone Published organisation website ↗

Dispute resolution & review bodies

  • Inverness Sheriff CourtReview body InvernessContact email, phone

Framework contractors & participating bidders

34 commercial parties on the notice
  • ABPmerFramework contractor Medina Chambers, Southampton, UK, SO14 2AQContact phone
  • APEM LtdFramework contractor Riverview, A17 Embankment Business Park,, Vale Road, Heaton Mersey, Stockport, North West, SK4 3GNContact phone
  • Aqualicense LimitedFramework contractor Unit 2, Paramount Arcade, Main St, Arklow, IE, Y14 T0X5
  • Aquatera LtdFramework contractor Stromness Business Centre Stromness, Old Academy, Stromness, Scotland, KW16 3AWContact phone
  • Biomathematics and Statistics Scotland (The James Hutton Institute)Framework contractor JCMB, The King's Buildings, Peter Guthrie Tait Road, Edinburgh, UK, EH9 3FDContact phone
  • British Trust for OrnithologyFramework contractor The Nunnery, Nuns' Bridges Road, Thetford, UK, IP24 2PUContact phone
  • BruizerFramework contractor The Firestation, Bentwaters Business Parks, Rendlesham, UK, IP12 2TWContact phone
  • Colin MooreFramework contractor The Tower House, Port Appin, Appin, UK, PA38 4DEContact phone
  • Crangon LtdFramework contractor 15 Cross Bank, Great Easton, Market Harborough, East Midlands, LE16 8SRContact phone
  • DWS Associates LimitedFramework contractor 21 Argyll Square, Oban, Scotland, PA344ATContact phone
Show 24 more suppliers
  • Dialogue Matters LtdFramework contractor The Old Harness Room, Penstock Hall Farm, Canterbury Road, Brabourne, South East, TN25 5LLContact phone
  • EGS (International) LtdFramework contractor 27 Woolmer Way, Bordon, Bordon, UK, GU35 9QEContact phone
  • Environmental Resources Management LtdFramework contractor 2nd Floor Exchequer Court, 33 St Mary Axe, London, London, EC3A 8AAContact phone
  • Envision Marine Ltd.Framework contractor Mallan House, Bridge End, Hexham, North East, NE46 4DQContact phone
  • Freedom Diving LimitedFramework contractor Unit 110, John Player Building, Stirling Enterprise Park (STEP), Stirling, Scotland, FK7 7RPContact phone
  • Fugro GB Marine LimitedFramework contractor 1-9 The Curve, 32 Research Avenue North, Heriot-Watt Research Park, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH14 4APContact phone
  • Heriot-Watt UniversityFramework contractor Iles, John Muir Building,, Riccarton, Edinburgh, Scotland, EH14 4ASContact phone
  • HiDef Aerial SurveyingFramework contractor Phoenix Court,, Earl Street,, Cleator Moor, Cumbria,, North West, CA25 5AUContact phone
  • Intertek Energy & Water Consultancy ServicesFramework contractor Exchange House, Station Road, Liphook, South East, GU30 7DWContact phone
  • KinharvieFramework contractor 49 Dowanhill Street, Glasgow, Scotland, G11 5HBContact phone
  • Marine Biological Association (MBA)Framework contractor The Laboratory, Citadel Hill,, Plymouth, South West, PL1 2PBContact phone
  • Max & Sian Carstairs Ecological ConsultantsFramework contractor 8 Tongland Rd, Kirkcudbright, Scotland, DG6 4EPContact phone
  • Ocean EcologyFramework contractor Blakes Cottage, Monmouth, UK, NP254BTContact phone
  • Ocean Science Consulting LimitedFramework contractor Spott Road, Dunbar, UK, EH42 1RRContact phone
  • Precision Marine Survey LtdFramework contractor Church Farm, Main Road, Thorngumbald,, Hull, Yorkshire & Humber, HU12 9NEContact phone
  • SAMS Applied Marine Science Enterprise LimitedFramework contractor Lismore Suite, ,Malin House, The European Marine Science Park, Oban, Scotland, PA27 1SZContact phone
  • Sea Watch FoundationFramework contractor Ewyn y Don, Bull Bay, Amlwch, UK, LL68 9SDContact phone
  • Seastar SurveyFramework contractor Unit 1 Outlook House, Hamble Point School Lane, Hamble, South East, SO31 4NBContact phone
  • Shetland UHIFramework contractor Port Arthur, Scalloway, Scotland, ZE1 0UNContact phone
  • The Natural Power Consultants LimitedFramework contractor The Green House, Forrest Estate, Dalry, UK, DG7 3XSContact phone
  • The Surefoot EffectFramework contractor 45 Grampian Road, Stirling, Scotland, FK7 9JNContact phone
  • Thomson Environmental ConsultantsFramework contractor Compass House, Surrey Research Park, Surrey Research Park, Guildford, South East, GU2 7AGContact phone
  • UHI ShetlandFramework contractor Port Arthur, Scalloway, UK, ZE1 0UNContact phone
  • University of Hull (Hull Marine Laboratory)Framework contractor Room 025 Cohen Building, Cottingham Road, Hull, UK, HU6 7RXContact phone

Official documents & specifications

Official links; attachments are not copied

No document links were published on the notice.