- Scope of the procurement
- Lot 1. Marine biological data review, manipulation & interpretation
- Lot 2. Marine biological sample analysis - wet lab tasks
- Lot 3. Marine biological sample analysis - marine image/video analysis
- Lot 4. Marine biological sample analysis - specialist tasks
- Lot 5. Statistical analysis & application of marine biological data
- Lot 6. Predictive modelling of the marine environment
- Lot 7. Coastal habitats - data analysis & modelling
- Lot 8. Field surveys - benthic habitats
- Lot 9. Field surveys - marine birds
- Lot 10. Field surveys - marine mammals & fish
- Lot 11. Field surveys - coastal habitats
- Lot 12. Acoustic survey specialists for work aboard research vessels
- Lot 13. Shoreside processing/analysis of acoustic data
- Lot 14. Social science research & evaluation
- Lot 15. Stakeholder participation, facilitation & conflict management
- Lot 16. Communications & engagement through the arts
Section one: Contracting authority
one.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Natural Heritage
Great Glen House, Leachkin Road
Inverness
IV3 8NW
Contact
Procurement Team
contract.advertising@nature.scot
Telephone
+44 1463725097
Country
United Kingdom
NUTS code
UKM62 - Inverness & Nairn and Moray, Badenoch & Strathspey
Internet address(es)
Main address
Buyer's address
https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA00383
one.2) Information about joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
one.3) Communication
The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
Additional information can be obtained from the above-mentioned address
Tenders or requests to participate must be submitted electronically via
www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk
one.4) Type of the contracting authority
National or federal Agency/Office
one.5) Main activity
Environment
Section two: Object
two.1) Scope of the procurement
two.1.1) Title
Framework agreement for marine survey, analysis & interpretation
Reference number
PP1282
two.1.2) Main CPV code
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.1.3) Type of contract
Services
two.1.4) Short 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.
two.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots: Yes
Tenders may be submitted for all lots
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Marine biological data review, manipulation & interpretation
Lot No
1
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend by up to 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Marine biological sample analysis - wet lab tasks
Lot No
2
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
No
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Marine biological sample analysis - marine image/video analysis
Lot No
3
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend by up to 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Marine biological sample analysis - specialist tasks
Lot No
4
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend by up to 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Statistical analysis & application of marine biological data
Lot No
5
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend by up to 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Predictive modelling of the marine environment
Lot No
6
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend by up to 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Coastal habitats - data analysis & modelling
Lot No
7
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend by up to 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Field surveys - benthic habitats
Lot No
8
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend by up to 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Field surveys - marine birds
Lot No
9
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend by up to 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Field surveys - marine mammals & fish
Lot No
10
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend by up to 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Field surveys - coastal habitats
Lot No
11
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend by up to 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Acoustic survey specialists for work aboard research vessels
Lot No
12
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend by up to 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Shoreside processing/analysis of acoustic data
Lot No
13
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend by up to 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Social science research & evaluation
Lot No
14
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend by up to 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Stakeholder participation, facilitation & conflict management
Lot No
15
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend by up to 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
two.2) Description
two.2.1) Title
Communications & engagement through the arts
Lot No
16
two.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
- 71354500 - Marine survey services
two.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS codes
- UKM - Scotland
two.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
two.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion - Name: Quality / Weighting: 70
Price - Weighting: 30
two.2.7) Duration of the contract, framework agreement or dynamic purchasing system
Duration in months
24
This contract is subject to renewal
Yes
Description of renewals
Option to extend by up to 24 months.
two.2.10) Information about variants
Variants will be accepted: No
two.2.11) Information about options
Options: No
two.2.13) Information about European Union Funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds: No
Section three. Legal, economic, financial and technical information
three.1) Conditions for participation
three.1.2) Economic and financial standing
Minimum level(s) of standards possibly required
Please refer to Questions 4B5b & 4B5c of the SPD document attached to this Contract Notice for details of insurance requirements.
three.2) Conditions related to the contract
three.2.3) Information about staff responsible for the performance of the contract
Obligation to indicate the names and professional qualifications of the staff assigned to performing the contract
Section four. Procedure
four.1) Description
four.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
four.1.3) Information about a framework agreement or a dynamic purchasing system
The procurement involves the establishment of a framework agreement
Framework agreement with several operators
Envisaged maximum number of participants to the framework agreement: 30
four.1.8) Information about the Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement: Yes
four.2) Administrative information
four.2.2) Time limit for receipt of tenders or requests to participate
Originally published as:
Date
6 June 2024
Local time
5:00pm
Changed to:
Date
10 June 2024
Local time
9:30am
See the change notice.
four.2.4) Languages in which tenders or requests to participate may be submitted
English
four.2.6) Minimum time frame during which the tenderer must maintain the tender
Duration in months: 3 (from the date stated for receipt of tender)
four.2.7) Conditions for opening of tenders
Date
6 June 2024
Local time
5:00pm
Place
All tenders received by the stated deadline will be downloaded from the PCS portal for evaluation.
Section six. Complementary information
six.1) Information about recurrence
This is a recurrent procurement: No
six.2) Information about electronic workflows
Electronic ordering will be used
Electronic invoicing will be accepted
Electronic payment will be used
six.3) Additional information
Please refer to the Statement of Requirements attached to this Notice for full details of each Lot. Please allow sufficient time to upload your documents to the PCS portal prior to the stated deadline and remember to include a completed SPD (also attached to this Notice).
NOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=737388.
The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/sitehelp/help_guides.aspx.
Suppliers are advised to allow adequate time for uploading documents and to dispatch the electronic response well in advance of the closing time to avoid any last minute problems.
(SC Ref:737388)
Download the ESPD document here: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/ESPD/ESPD_Download.aspx?id=737388
six.4) Procedures for review
six.4.1) Review body
Inverness Sheriff Court
Inverness Justice Centre, Longman Road
Inverness
IV1 1AH
Telephone
+44 1463230782
Country
United Kingdom