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PEARL MUSSEL ARK

DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS

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18 Nov 2016 at 20:17

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "PEARL MUSSEL ARK" is coordinated by the Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) in the United Kingdom, specifically focused on research services within the environmental sector. This initiative aims to protect and rehabilitate English pearl mussel populations through a partnership with the Freshwater Biological Association and the Environment Agency. The project is currently in the Award stage, post-completion of the tender, which concluded on 29th February 2012, and the contract commenced on 31st March 2012, covering a duration until 31st March 2017. The total contract value is £192,500, highlighting significant funding for vital ecological research.

This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in environmental research, specifically those with capabilities in aquatic biology, conservation strategies, or ecological studies. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs), as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs), are particularly well-suited to compete due to the focus on innovative solutions to enhance species conservation. Companies looking to expand their portfolio into conservation projects or those with expertise in breeding programmes and habitat restoration will find this opportunity particularly relevant for growth and collaboration.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

PEARL MUSSEL ARK

Notice Description

This is a partnership project with the Freshwater Biological Association and the Environment Agency. The project has three main aims: 1. to maintain an 'ark' facility for threatened English pearl mussel populations to safeguard against further local extinction, 2. to subsequently breed from captive individuals in order to release juveniles and/or encysted fish back to the wild as part of reintroduction programmes, and 3. to carry out research into rearing juvenile mussels and reintroduction techniques. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0771aad6-adca-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6b8513fd-4f15-4ba1-af92-f37bf82a8fc8
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£192,500 £100K-£500K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£192,500 £100K-£500K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Nov 20169 years ago
Submission Deadline
29 Feb 2012Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
15 Oct 201213 years ago
Contract Period
30 Mar 2012 - 31 Mar 2017 Over 5 years
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
DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE1 1NG
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

Further Information

Notice Documents

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