Independent Evaluation of Aquaculture Fish Farm Consenting Pilot Sites in Highland and Shetland
Scottish Government · Awarded contract
AwardedIndependent Evaluation of Aquaculture Fish Farm Consenting Pilot Sites in Highland and Shetland
Awarded Unknown
AwardedNot specified
Value£45,468.00
SupplierAquatera Ltd
AgencyScottish Government
RegionScotland
CategoryConsultancy & Legal
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Scottish Government awarded a contract to Aquatera Ltd for an independent evaluation of aquaculture consenting pilot sites in the Highland and Shetland Council areas.
The evaluation assessed the effectiveness of a new pre-application management process within the existing fish farm consenting process, testing alignment and processes beyond pre-application.
The pilots involved applicants, SEPA, and the relevant local authority, with sites agreed between these parties and the Scottish Government.
The contract value was £45,468.
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