Contract award notice
Results of the procurement procedure
Section I: Contracting
entity
I.1) Name and addresses
Scottish Government
5 Atlantic Quay, 150 Broomielaw
Glasgow
G2 8LU
UK
E-mail: Paul.packett@gov.scot
NUTS: UKM
Internet address(es)
Main address: http://www.scotland.gov.uk
Address of the buyer profile: https://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/search/Search_AuthProfile.aspx?ID=AA10482
I.2) Joint procurement
The contract is awarded by a central purchasing body
I.4) Type of the contracting authority
Ministry or any other national or federal authority, including their regional or local subdivisions
I.5) Main activity
General public services
Section II: Object
II.1) Scope of the procurement
II.1.1) Title
Portfolio of Compensatory Measures for Seabirds
Reference number: CASE/759915
II.1.2) Main CPV code
79311000
II.1.3) Type of contract
Services
II.1.4) Short description
The 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.
II.1.6) Information about lots
This contract is divided into lots:
Yes
II.1.7) Total value of the procurement
Value excluding VAT:
426 133.52
GBP
II.2) Description
Lot No: 1
II.2.1) Title
Predator control and biosecurity
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
71355000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 1
Predator control and biosecurity
Identify key actions.
Consider both invasive non-native (e.g. American mink, brown rats, other predators) and native (e.g. fox, hedgehog) mammal predator control and/or exclusion.
Where appropriate, avian predator control and/or exclusion should also be considered.
Consider both mainland and island colonies (not restricted to Scotland).
Detail a comprehensive biosecurity programme at appropriate spatial and temporal scales.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend Lot 1 no later than 4th May 2026
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 1 Contract Start Date 13th August 2025
Lot 1 Contract Expiry Date 26th December 2025
Lot No: 2
II.2.1) Title
Habitat management and restoration
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79311000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 2
Habitat management and restoration
Identify key actions required to deliver a programme of seabird habitat enhancement and restoration across land and sea to improve nesting and prey supporting habitats.
The implementation roadmap for this measure will build upon, but not be limited to, potential habitat management options identified by work being led by NatureScot and RSPB. This work will be provided to the successful contractor upon project inception.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend no later than 4th May 2026
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 2 Contract Start Date 4th August 2025
Lot 2 Contract Expiry Date 19th December 2025
Lot No: 3
II.2.1) Title
Fisheries management compensatory measures
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79311000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
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.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend no later than 4th May 2026
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 3 Contract Start Date 4th August 2025
Lot 3 Contract Expiry Date 19th December 2025
Lot No: 4
II.2.1) Title
Restore and enhance supporting prey habitats
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79311000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 4
Restore and enhance supporting prey habitats
Identify key actions.
Focus on marine habitats relevant to seabird prey e.g. seagrass meadows, kelp forest.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend no later than 9th August 2026
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 4 Contract Start Date 11th August 2025
Lot 4 Contract Expiry Date 10th February 2026
Lot No: 5
II.2.1) Title
Marine litter removal (at scale)
II.2.2) Additional CPV code(s)
79311000
II.2.3) Place of performance
NUTS code:
UKM
II.2.4) Description of the procurement
Lot 5
Marine litter removal (at scale)
Identify key actions to minimise incidental seabird mortality and that specifically reduce sources of litter that impact on seabird survival and resilience.
Consider litter from both domestic (e.g. dropped litter) and industrial sources (e.g. fishing nets).
Consider prevention actions that could support delivery of this measure.
Consider removal from terrestrial (breeding sites, beaches) and marine (seabird foraging areas) habitats.
We anticipate that to be effective this measure would need to implemented at a large spatial scale, consider the appropriate spatial scales for implementation of this measure.
Also consider just transition approaches in implementation and alignment with the Scottish Marine Litter Strategy.
II.2.5) Award criteria
Quality criterion: Technical
/ Weighting: 70
Price
/ Weighting:
30
II.2.11) Information about options
Options:
Yes
Description of options:
Option to extend contract no later than 3rd August 2026
II.2.13) Information about European Union funds
The procurement is related to a project and/or programme financed by European Union funds:
No
II.2.14) Additional information
Lot 5 Contract Start Date 4th August 2025
Lot 5 Contract Expiry Date 3rd February 2026
Section IV: Procedure
IV.1) Description
IV.1.1) Type of procedure
Open procedure
IV.1.8) Information about Government Procurement Agreement (GPA)
The procurement is covered by the Government Procurement Agreement:
Yes
IV.2) Administrative information
IV.2.1) Previous publication concerning this procedure
Notice number in the OJ S:
2025/S 000-019698
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 1
Title: Predator control and biosecurity
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
12/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
NIRAS Group (UK) Ltd
Kings Ride Court, Kings Ride
Ascot
SL5 7JR
UK
NUTS: UKJ11
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 77 224.00
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 2
Title: Habitat management and restoration
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ABPmer
Medina Chambers, Town Quay
Southampton
SO14 2AQ
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 59 642.53
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 3
Title: Fisheries management compensatory measures
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 7
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 7
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 7
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ABPmer
Medina Chambers, Town Quay
Southampton
SO14 2AQ
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 69 470.33
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 4
Title: Restore and enhance supporting prey habitats
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
06/08/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 6
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 6
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 6
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
APEM
APEM Ltd. , Technopole Centre, Milton Bridge, Bush Estate
Peniculk
EH26 0PJ
UK
NUTS: UK
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 59 919.13
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section V: Award of contract
Lot No: 5
Title: Marine litter removal (at scale)
A contract/lot is awarded:
Yes
V.2 Award of contract
V.2.1) Date of conclusion of the contract
30/07/2025
V.2.2) Information about tenders
Number of tenders received: 4
Number of tenders received from SMEs: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from EU Member States: 0
Number of tenders received from tenderers from non-EU Member States: 4
Number of tenders received by electronic means: 4
The contract has been awarded to a group of economic operators:
No
V.2.3) Name and address of the contractor
ABPmer
Medina Chambers, Town Quay
Southampton
SO14 2AQ
UK
NUTS: UKJ3
The contractor is an SME:
No
V.2.4) Information on value of the contract/lot (excluding VAT)
Total value of the contract/lot:
: 59 877.53
GBP
V.2.5) Information about subcontracting
Section VI: Complementary information
VI.3) Additional information
In the event that the contract exceeds the 330,000.00 budget the Scottish Government will have the discretion to increase the
budget.
The buyer is using PCS-Tender to conduct this ITT exercise. The Project code is 29196. For more information see:
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2343
A sub-contract clause has been included in this contract. For more information see:
http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/info/InfoCentre.aspx?ID=2363
Community benefits are included in this requirement. For more information see:
https://www.gov.scot/policies/public-sector-procurement/community-benefits-in-procurement/
A summary of the expected community benefits has been provided as follows:
The tenderer must provide a Community Benefits proposal that is relevant to the subject matter of this contract and supports the Scottish
Ministers’ commitment to contributing to the social, economic & environmental well-being of the people of Scotland.
(SC Ref:809510)
VI.4) Procedures for review
VI.4.1) Review body
Edinburgh Sheriff Court and Justice of the Peace Court
Edinburgh
EH11LB
UK
VI.5) Date of dispatch of this notice
19/09/2025