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Characterising Electromagnetic Fields and Impacts

Scottish Government

Buyer Contact Info

Buyer Name: Scottish Government

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

Contact Email: campbell.forsyth2@gov.scot

Status
complete
Procedure
open
Value
144352.0 GBP
Published
17 Jun 2025, 11:02
Deadline
n/a
Contract Start
n/a
Contract End
n/a
Category
services
CPV
90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services
Region
n/a
Awarded To
Xodus Group
Official Source
Open Find a Tender

Description

A Targeted Approach To Characterising EMF From Subsea Cables and Understanding Potential Impacts on Fish and Benthic Species

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Opportunity Context

Lots

Lot Description: The Scottish Government is seeking to award a contract to provide a targeted approach to characterising electromagnetic fields (EMF) from subsea cables and their potential impacts on fish and benthic species. The Service Provider will provide a technical but accessible review of present methods employed to characterise EMFs and their effects on species. The review will include an assessment of EMF modelling with relevant cable scenarios, methods to measure EMFs in addition to methods to assess impacts on receptive species, with a suite of associated recommendations. This contract will contribute to the overall understanding of EMF emissions and how species effects may be assessed. This is a precursor to understanding potential population level impacts. The critique of methods, and recommendations will improve subsequent efforts to experimentally assess effects on marine species and support future planning and consenting of sustainable offshore wind.

Lot 1 Status: cancelled

Lot 1 Has Options: Yes

Lot 1 Options: The contract value is not anticipated to exceed 145,000 GBP inclusive of optional extensions. In accordance with Regulation 72(1) of the Public Contracts (Scotland) Regulations 2015, the volume of services may be modified at the sole discretion of the Purchaser from the estimated volume specified in the contract. The Pricing Schedule of the Contract provides a mechanism to manage adjustment the services IF required.

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Lot 1 Award Criterion (quality): FAIR WORK FIRST

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