Defra · Awarded contract
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Bycatch Monitoring Programme Expansion to Scottish Fisheries via MoU with Marine Scotland

Awarded 30 Nov 2022

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Awarded30 Nov 2022
Value£80,000.00
SupplierScottish Government
AgencyDefra
RegionScotland
CategoryResearch & Development
Ended 3y 7mo ago4mo term
Awarded 30 Nov 2022Expired 30 Mar 2023

About

Defra awarded a contract to the Scottish Government for the expansion of the Bycatch Monitoring Programme to include monitoring of certain Scottish fisheries for bycatch and a gap analysis exercise.

The original programme was awarded to the University of St Andrews in June 2022, with a core focus on England that could expand with Devolved Administration involvement.

The Scottish Government secured £80,000 in funding, which will be provided to Defra; Defra will pay the University of St Andrews directly and recover the cost from the Scottish Government.

A Memorandum of Understanding with the Scottish Government will formalise the contract amendment and financial commitment.

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