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Analysis of Digital Aerial Survey Data for Multiple Marine Protected Areas

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the contract titled "Analysis of Digital Aerial Survey Data for Multiple Marine Protected Areas" has been completed. The contracting authority, Natural England, located in Norwich, England, awarded the £13,050 contract to Black Bawks Data Science Ltd to provide marine research services. The procurement method was an open procedure under the services main procurement category. The contract period is from 14th August 2023 to 15th December 2023.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses, especially those involved in marine research services, to grow their business by participating in this open procurement process. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise (VCSE) organisations are well-suited to compete for this contract. The deadline for tender submission is 28th July 2023, providing a chance for eligible businesses to engage with Natural England for potential collaboration in this project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Analysis of Digital Aerial Survey Data for Multiple Marine Protected Areas

Notice Description

To provide an analysis and reporting, for five digital aerial surveys (DAS) for inshore marine birds covering the Greater Wash and Solway Firth Special Protection Areas during autumn and winter 2022/23. Robust estimates of abundance, and associated metrics, should be produced from provided DAS data, using appropriate methods, and applying suitable adjustments. Estimates should be produced for bird and marine mammal species recorded for parts of the survey areas specified in the RFQ. Distribution maps should be produced using Kernel Density Estimation, or alternate methods where this is not possible, for key species specified in the RFQ. A single report should be provided detailing the approach and outcomes of the work. This should be supported by: i) a single Microsoft Excel workbook including all results, ii) relevant GIS outputs, and iii) any analytical code and any associated databases. We also request an additional, separate, quotation is provided to optionally include a further survey of Berwick to St Mary's Marine Conservation Zone (and some surrounding areas e.g. Lindisfarne Special Protection Area) within the analysis and reporting. The quote for this additional work will not be used to evaluate the commercial element of the tenders but may be commissioned if sufficient budget is available. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to andrew.harwood@naturalengland.org.uk by 12:00 BST midday on 28th July 2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to andrew.harwood@naturalengland.org.uk by 12:00 BST midday on 14th July 2023. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-01ff4d6c-8b2f-4686-b3e3-fc9eb96fd6aa
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/39f97820-dcfd-4d16-8515-4c775687c590
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£13,050 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
27 Oct 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
10 Aug 20232 years ago
Contract Period
13 Aug 2023 - 15 Dec 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR3 1UB
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
Thorpe Hamlet
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BLACK BAWKS DATA SCIENCE

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