United Kingdom-Edinburgh: Research and development services and related consultancy services

'In order to provide for the investigation, recording, conservation, protection and promotion of significant underwater heritage assets, including those most at risk through neglect, decay or other threats in freshwater locations and in subtidal environments within UK territorial waters adjacent to Scotland, Historic Scotland is seeking to procure a service which covers the following requirements: Undertake specific surveys with other partner bodies; Carry out field assessments; Monitor designated assets and undertake remedial action; Maintain and deliver an archive of primary data along with reports Note: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Public Contracts Scotland Web Site at http://www.publiccontractsscotland.gov.uk/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=335613 The buyer has indicated that it will accept electronic responses to this notice via the Postbox facility. A user guide is available at http://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.'