Official UK procurement notice
Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds
Authority: Scottish Government (Central government)
What is being bought5 lots · detail below
Published requirement descriptionThe Scottish Government has a requirement to place a contract(s) with an external service provider for the provision of OWD –Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds.
CPV: Survey services · Surveying services
Lots and requirements (5)Procurement structure
5 lots · all with a published value (£330,000 together) · same evaluation weights on every lotLot #1Predator control and biosecurityAwardedRenewalPublished value£80,000
The original Contract Award Notice stated a total value of 426,133.52 GBP - comprising of the below lot values plus an optional additional 20k GBP per lot (which was subsequently not utilised). This resulted in a total value of 326,133.52 GBP.
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Lot 1: 77,224 GBP and 13.08.25-26.12.25 – extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up.
Lot 2: 59,642.53 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 – extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up.
Lot 3: 69,470.33 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 – extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up.
Lot 4: 59,919.13 GBP and 11.08.25-10.02.26 – extension option to 09 Aug 2026 has been taken up.
Lot 5: 59,877.53 GBP and 04.08.25-03.02.26 – extension option to 03 Aug 2026 has been taken up.
Lot #2Habitat management and restorationAwardedRenewalPublished value£60,000
The original Contract Award Notice stated a total value of 426,133.52 GBP - comprising of the below lot values plus an optional additional 20k GBP per lot (which was subsequently not utilised). This resulted in a total value of 326,133.52 GBP.
.
Lot 1: 77,224 GBP and 13.08.25-26.12.25 – extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up.
Lot 2: 59,642.53 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 – extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up.
Lot 3: 69,470.33 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 – extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up.
Lot 4: 59,919.13 GBP and 11.08.25-10.02.26 – extension option to 09 Aug 2026 has been taken up.
Lot 5: 59,877.53 GBP and 04.08.25-03.02.26 – extension option to 03 Aug 2026 has been taken up.
Lot #3Fisheries management compensatory measuresAwardedRenewalPublished value£70,000
Lot 3
Fisheries management compensatory measures
Identify key actions.
Consider potential fisheries closures/management, fisheries by-catch management and aquaculture.
Consider outputs of the Defra clean catch programme when available.
Consider just transition approaches and ensuring fairness for fishers in the implementation of fisheries management compensatory measures. Additional information: Lot 3 Contract Start Date 4th August 2025
Lot 3 Contract Expiry Date 19th December 2025
Lot #4Restore and enhance supporting prey habitatsAwardedRenewalPublished value£60,000
The original Contract Award Notice stated a total value of 426,133.52 GBP - comprising of the below lot values plus an optional additional 20k GBP per lot (which was subsequently not utilised). This resulted in a total value of 326,133.52 GBP.
.
Lot 1: 77,224 GBP and 13.08.25-26.12.25 – extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up.
Lot 2: 59,642.53 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 – extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up.
Lot 3: 69,470.33 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 – extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up.
Lot 4: 59,919.13 GBP and 11.08.25-10.02.26 – extension option to 09 Aug 2026 has been taken up.
Lot 5: 59,877.53 GBP and 04.08.25-03.02.26 – extension option to 03 Aug 2026 has been taken up.
Lot #5Marine litter removal (at scale)AwardedRenewalPublished value£60,000
The original Contract Award Notice stated a total value of 426,133.52 GBP - comprising of the below lot values plus an optional additional 20k GBP per lot (which was subsequently not utilised). This resulted in a total value of 326,133.52 GBP.
.
Lot 1: 77,224 GBP and 13.08.25-26.12.25 – extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up.
Lot 2: 59,642.53 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 – extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up.
Lot 3: 69,470.33 GBP and 04.08.25-19.12.25 – extension option to 04 May 2026 has been taken up.
Lot 4: 59,919.13 GBP and 11.08.25-10.02.26 – extension option to 09 Aug 2026 has been taken up.
Lot 5: 59,877.53 GBP and 04.08.25-03.02.26 – extension option to 03 Aug 2026 has been taken up.
What it takes to wini
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 morei
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).
Published sub-criteria (2)
- Technical: 70%
- price: 30%
Published award criteria (2)
- Technical: 70
- Price: 30
- Economic & financial standing
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 0.8. 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)
- Technical & professional ability
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
- Staff
- Names and qualifications of delivery staff must be submitted
- Price carries 30 of 100 points: a 10% discount moves about 3 points. The method statement decides this lot, not the discount.
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
- Stand-alone contract (no framework)
- Competition type
- Competitive procedure
- GPA / WTO covered
- Yes (GPA)
- Recurring procurement
- No (one-off requirement)
- First published
- 8 May 2025, 12:51 BST
- Last source update
- 12 May 2026, 09:05 BST
- Award evaluation window
- 9 Jun 2025 – …
- Authority reference
CASE/759915- FTS notice number
2026/S 000-043288- Classification (CPV)
- Delivery area
- Official registry OCID
ocds-h6vhtk-050eb1Find a Tender
- Electronic trading
- e-invoicing allowed · electronic payment
Publisher note: Full details of the original award (per lot) are detailed in Section VII: Modifications to the contract/concession. (SC Ref:830603)
How it was run
Official notice- Submission deadline
- 9 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
- Submission channel
- {"electronicSubmission"}
- Accepted languages
- en
- Bids opened
- 9 Jun 2025, 12:30 BST
Timeline
9 Jun 2025 → 12 May 2026 · 4 dates- Submission deadline9 Jun 2025, 12:00 BST
- Bids opened9 Jun 2025, 12:30 BST
- Contract starts13 Aug 2025, 00:00 BST
- Notice published166 days ago12 May 2026, 09:05 BST
Notice history
1 event · 6 releases on Find a Tender- Status changed to complete19 Sept 2025, 15:24 BST
Routine re-releases (6)
- 2026-05: 1 release · 12 May 2026
- 2025-09: 1 release · 19 Sept 2025
- 2025-05: 1 release · 8 May 2025
Commercial outcome & contract awards
Published awards, contracts and bid statistics, not a forecast| Awarded to | Value | Date | Status |
|---|---|---|---|
| Lot 1 · Predator control and biosecurity2 awards | |||
| NIRAS Group (UK) Ltd | £100,782 † | — | Awarded |
| NIRAS Group (UK) Ltd | £77,224 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 2 · Habitat management and restoration2 awards | |||
| ABPmer | £76,533 † | — | Awarded |
| ABPmer | £59,643 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 3 · Fisheries management compensatory measures1 award | |||
| ABPmer | £69,470 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 4 · Restore and enhance supporting prey habitats2 awards | |||
| APEM | £76,344 † | — | Awarded |
| APEM | £59,919 † | — | Awarded |
| Lot 5 · Marine litter removal (at scale)2 awards | |||
| ABPmer | £66,339 † | — | Awarded |
| ABPmer | £59,878 † | — | Awarded |
Contracts
Predator control and biosecurity · NIRAS Group (UK) Ltd
- Signed
- 12 Aug 2025
- Value
- £100,782
- Period
- 13 Aug 2025 – 26 Dec 2025
- Status
- active
- Change REVISED TOTAL VALUE AFTER THIS MODIFICATION (LOTS 1-5): 395,928.42 GBP - comprising of the below revised lot values: . Note: Where a contract has been modified under regulation 72.1(b), a Modification Notice requires to be published. We have published a separate Modification Notice for each relevant Lot. Whilst part of the modification to Lot 1 was under 72.1(e) and the modification to Lot 3 was under 72.1(f), please note that we have included below the full details for all x5 lots – to ensure clarity regarding the final figures. . Lot 1: 100,781.50 GBP (+ 23,557.50 GBP: comprising of 11,152.80 GBP for two additional gull species under regulation 72.1(e) and 12,404.70 GBP for collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(b) along with extension until 06 July 2026) . Lot 2: 76,532.53 GBP (+ 16,890 GBP for lead collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(b) along with extension until 06 July 2026) . Lot 3: 75,931.28 GBP (+ 6,461 GBP for collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(f) along with extension until 06 July 2026) . Lot 4: 76,344.33 GBP (+ 12,694 GBP for collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(b))* . Lot 5: 66,338.78 GBP (+ 6,461 GBP for collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(b)) . * Note: The revised Lot 4 value reflects the addition of 3,731.20 GBP under a previous contract variation under regulation 72.1(f)., Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: - The depth of technical knowledge and experience in prior and ongoing stakeholder engagement, combined with the detailed in-depth understanding of the path taken to completion of this complex work to date is critical to the success of this project (this being the first time compensatory measures have been considered at this scale). To ensure robust, accurate, meaningful and fit for purpose outputs, it is essential the final reports are delivered by the original contractors. - SG do not have the capacity to facilitate a handover between the current and potential new contractors – whose appointment and need to rapidly familiarise themselves with the background and work completed to date would result in a substantive waste of internal resources and significant duplication of effort and costs.
Predator control and biosecurity · NIRAS Group (UK) Ltd
- Signed
- 12 Aug 2025
- Value
- £77,224
- Period
- … – 26 Dec 2025
- Status
- active
Restore and enhance supporting prey habitats · APEM
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- £76,344
- Period
- 11 Aug 2025 – 10 Feb 2026
- Status
- active
- Change REVISED TOTAL VALUE AFTER THIS MODIFICATION (LOTS 1-5): 395,928.42 GBP - comprising of the below revised lot values: . Note: Where a contract has been modified under regulation 72.1(b), a Modification Notice requires to be published. We have published a separate Modification Notice for each relevant Lot. Whilst part of the modification to Lot 1 was under 72.1(e) and the modification to Lot 3 was under 72.1(f), please note that we have included below the full details for all x5 lots – to ensure clarity regarding the final figures. . Lot 1: 100,781.50 GBP (+ 23,557.50 GBP: comprising of 11,152.80 GBP for two additional gull species under regulation 72.1(e) and 12,404.70 GBP for collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(b) along with extension until 06 July 2026) . Lot 2: 76,532.53 GBP (+ 16,890 GBP for lead collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(b) along with extension until 06 July 2026) . Lot 3: 75,931.28 GBP (+ 6,461 GBP for collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(f) along with extension until 06 July 2026) . Lot 4: 76,344.33 GBP (+ 12,694 GBP for collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(b))* . Lot 5: 66,338.78 GBP (+ 6,461 GBP for collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(b)) . * Note: The revised Lot 4 value reflects the addition of 3,731.20 GBP under a previous contract variation under regulation 72.1(f)., Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: - The depth of technical knowledge and experience in prior and ongoing stakeholder engagement, combined with the detailed in-depth understanding of the path taken to completion of this complex work to date is critical to the success of this project (this being the first time compensatory measures have been considered at this scale). To ensure robust, accurate, meaningful and fit for purpose outputs, it is essential the final reports are delivered by the original contractors. - SG do not have the capacity to facilitate a handover between the current and potential new contractors – whose appointment and need to rapidly familiarise themselves with the background and work completed to date would result in a substantive waste of internal resources and significant duplication of effort and costs.
Restore and enhance supporting prey habitats · APEM
- Signed
- 6 Aug 2025
- Value
- £59,919
- Period
- … – 10 Feb 2026
- Status
- active
Marine litter removal (at scale) · ABPmer
- Signed
- 30 Jul 2025
- Value
- £66,339
- Period
- 4 Aug 2025 – 3 Feb 2026
- Status
- active
- Change REVISED TOTAL VALUE AFTER THIS MODIFICATION (LOTS 1-5): 395,928.42 GBP - comprising of the below revised lot values: . Note: Where a contract has been modified under regulation 72.1(b), a Modification Notice requires to be published. We have published a separate Modification Notice for each relevant Lot. Whilst part of the modification to Lot 1 was under 72.1(e) and the modification to Lot 3 was under 72.1(f), please note that we have included below the full details for all x5 lots – to ensure clarity regarding the final figures. . Lot 1: 100,781.50 GBP (+ 23,557.50 GBP: comprising of 11,152.80 GBP for two additional gull species under regulation 72.1(e) and 12,404.70 GBP for collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(b) along with extension until 06 July 2026) . Lot 2: 76,532.53 GBP (+ 16,890 GBP for lead collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(b) along with extension until 06 July 2026) . Lot 3: 75,931.28 GBP (+ 6,461 GBP for collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(f) along with extension until 06 July 2026) . Lot 4: 76,344.33 GBP (+ 12,694 GBP for collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(b))* . Lot 5: 66,338.78 GBP (+ 6,461 GBP for collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(b)) . * Note: The revised Lot 4 value reflects the addition of 3,731.20 GBP under a previous contract variation under regulation 72.1(f)., Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: - The depth of technical knowledge and experience in prior and ongoing stakeholder engagement, combined with the detailed in-depth understanding of the path taken to completion of this complex work to date is critical to the success of this project (this being the first time compensatory measures have been considered at this scale). To ensure robust, accurate, meaningful and fit for purpose outputs, it is essential the final reports are delivered by the original contractors. - SG do not have the capacity to facilitate a handover between the current and potential new contractors – whose appointment and need to rapidly familiarise themselves with the background and work completed to date would result in a substantive waste of internal resources and significant duplication of effort and costs.
Habitat management and restoration · ABPmer
- Signed
- 30 Jul 2025
- Value
- £76,533
- Period
- 4 Aug 2025 – 19 Dec 2025
- Status
- active
- Change REVISED TOTAL VALUE AFTER THIS MODIFICATION (LOTS 1-5): 395,928.42 GBP - comprising of the below revised lot values: . Note: Where a contract has been modified under regulation 72.1(b), a Modification Notice requires to be published. We have published a separate Modification Notice for each relevant Lot. Whilst part of the modification to Lot 1 was under 72.1(e) and the modification to Lot 3 was under 72.1(f), please note that we have included below the full details for all x5 lots – to ensure clarity regarding the final figures. . Lot 1: 100,781.50 GBP (+ 23,557.50 GBP: comprising of 11,152.80 GBP for two additional gull species under regulation 72.1(e) and 12,404.70 GBP for collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(b) along with extension until 06 July 2026) . Lot 2: 76,532.53 GBP (+ 16,890 GBP for lead collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(b) along with extension until 06 July 2026) . Lot 3: 75,931.28 GBP (+ 6,461 GBP for collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(f) along with extension until 06 July 2026) . Lot 4: 76,344.33 GBP (+ 12,694 GBP for collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(b))* . Lot 5: 66,338.78 GBP (+ 6,461 GBP for collaborative introductions/methods and report restructure under regulation 72.1(b)) . * Note: The revised Lot 4 value reflects the addition of 3,731.20 GBP under a previous contract variation under regulation 72.1(f)., Need for additional works, services or supplies by the original contractor/concessionaire: - The depth of technical knowledge and experience in prior and ongoing stakeholder engagement, combined with the detailed in-depth understanding of the path taken to completion of this complex work to date is critical to the success of this project (this being the first time compensatory measures have been considered at this scale). To ensure robust, accurate, meaningful and fit for purpose outputs, it is essential the final reports are delivered by the original contractors. - SG do not have the capacity to facilitate a handover between the current and potential new contractors – whose appointment and need to rapidly familiarise themselves with the background and work completed to date would result in a substantive waste of internal resources and significant duplication of effort and costs.
Habitat management and restoration · ABPmer
- Signed
- 30 Jul 2025
- Value
- £59,643
- Period
- … – 19 Dec 2025
- Status
- active
Fisheries management compensatory measures · ABPmer
- Signed
- 30 Jul 2025
- Value
- £69,470
- Period
- … – 21 Nov 2025
- Status
- active
Marine litter removal (at scale) · ABPmer
- Signed
- 30 Jul 2025
- Value
- £59,878
- Period
- … – 3 Feb 2026
- Status
- active
Bid statistics published by the authority
| Lot | Bids | SME | VCSE | Valid bid range |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| 1 · Predator control and biosecurity | 6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 2 · Habitat management and restoration | 6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 3 · Fisheries management compensatory measures | 7bids · 7 electronic · 7 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 4 · Restore and enhance supporting prey habitats | 6bids · 6 electronic · 6 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
| 5 · Marine litter removal (at scale) | 4bids · 4 electronic · 4 from abroad | 0 | — | — |
Contracting authority & participating public bodies
Dispute resolution & review bodies
- Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace CourtReview body
Bidders & participating suppliers
4 commercial parties on the notice- ABPmerAwarded supplier
- ABPmerAwarded supplier
- APEMAwarded supplier
- NIRAS Group (UK) LtdAwarded supplier
Official documents & specifications
Official links; attachments are not copiedNo document links were published on the notice.