Award

BHE MCZ Acoustic Survey LOT 3

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

24 Mar 2023 at 13:20

Tender

28 Oct 2022 at 09:48

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has awarded a contract for the BHE MCZ Acoustic Survey LOT 3 to Seastar survey. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and completed with a contract value of £20,832.50. The tender involved survey services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th November 2022 and the contract period spanning from 28th November 2022 to 31st March 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector to compete for survey service contracts related to marine conservation. Businesses with expertise in acoustic surveying, ecological analysis, and habitat identification are well-suited to participate. The contract duration up to March 2023 offers a clear deadline for project delivery, making it attractive for businesses looking for short-term contracts in the environmental services industry.

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Notice Title

BHE MCZ Acoustic Survey LOT 3

Notice Description

"Responses by email only:BHE MCZ was designated in 2019 under the MCAA (2009) and covers an area of 19,486.51 ha between Beachy Head lighthouse in the west and Haistings Pier in the east. The MCZ extends just beyond 6nm offshore. Since designation, it has been increasingly clear that, although evidence was sufficient to designate features within the site itself, it is not sufficiently comprehensive to undertake a condition assessment of the features of the site. It is also not currently possible to accurately assess the impacts of certain activities due to uncertainty over the extent of feature habitats. Therefore, to ensure site features are protected, conservation advice for the site is precautionary (as required under the Marine and Coastal Access Act (2009). This survey will gather acoustic data on the seabed and bathymetry within the site to enable locations to be identified for further camera work to be undertaken at a later date. The surveys will provide coverage, scale and quality of ecological evidence and analysis will enable a better understanding of the distribution and extent of designated habitat features of the site. Overall outputs of the approach: * Gather acoustic (side scan sonar and bathymetric) data to identify seabed characteristics and relate these to existing mapping of seabed sediments and potential habitats within the agreed sample area (LOT 3). * Using previous survey and habitat information and the acoustic survey information gathered, provide a survey report and suggest likely candidates for further video transect and camera work. Additional information: Quotations are requested to provide information required in the RFQ. The timeline given in the RFQ will be followed to enable the project to be delivered by end of March 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-0cb60ae1-fe43-4010-bba3-c316680f3e0f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebb0bf22-c641-4ab5-9722-83c0d6d0ac72
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security


CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,832 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
15 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 9YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)

Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

SEASTAR SURVEY

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