Notice Information
Notice Title
Subtidal Sabellaria spinulosa surveys in The Wash and North Norfolk Coast SAC & Inner Dowsing, Race Bank and North Ridge SAC
Notice Description
The overall aim of this project is to identify and report on the extent, distribution, and quality of S. spinulosa biogenic reefs within Lynn Knock West. The results of this work will contribute to Natural England's overarching monitoring plan for S. spinulosa biogenic reef in WNNC and IDRBNR SACs, inform statutory advice on marine protected areas (MPAs), and assist in the assessment of site condition. Working in collaboration with Natural England, the specific objectives of this contract are to undertake: - A comprehensive acoustic survey of the area via side scan sonar (SSS), followed by analysis to identify suitable ground-truthing stations for further analysis. - Ground-truthing surveys via drop-down video (DDV) and/or the collection of grab samples. - Analysis of ground-truthing data to complete an assessment of reefiness. - Processing of acoustic data to determine reef extent and distribution. - Comprehensive reporting and provision of outputs. Please note that the contract value limits for this opportunity are exclusive of VAT. 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 shannon.mccloskey@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 04/08/23. Please ensure that you include georgina.roberts@naturalengland.org.uk in your response. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to georgina.roberts@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response may be circulated to all tenderers. Please note that the contract value limits for this opportunity are exclusive of VAT. The deadline for this publication has been extended.
Notice Details
Publication & Lifecycle
- Open Contracting ID
- ocds-b5fd17-0f5ad67b-52c5-47e7-b762-75209e52034f
- Publication Source
- Contracts Finder
- Latest Notice
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8b17e6-67c4-4f01-b927-5c2888ad68ed
- Current Stage
- Tender
- All Stages
- Tender
Procurement Classification
- Notice Type
- Tender Notice
- Procurement Type
- Standard
- Procurement Category
- Services
- Procurement Method
- Open
- Procurement Method Details
- Open procedure (below threshold)
- Tender Suitability
- SME, VCSE
- Awardee Scale
- Not specified
Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)
- CPV Divisions
73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
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- CPV Codes
73112000 - Marine research services
Notice Value(s)
- Tender Value
- £37,500 Under £100K
- Lots Value
- Not specified
- Awards Value
- Not specified
- Contracts Value
- Not specified
Notice Dates
- Publication Date
- 28 Jul 20232 years ago
- Submission Deadline
- 4 Aug 2023Expired
- Future Notice Date
- Not specified
- Award Date
- Not specified
- Contract Period
- 8 Aug 2023 - 1 Mar 2024 6-12 months
- Recurrence
- Not specified
Notice Status
- Tender Status
- Active
- Lots Status
- Not Specified
- Awards Status
- Not Specified
- Contracts Status
- Not Specified
Buyer & Supplier
Contracting Authority (Buyer)
- Main Buyer
- NATURAL ENGLAND
- Contact Name
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Email
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
- Contact Phone
- Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Buyer Location
- Locality
- LONDON
- Postcode
- SW1P 3JR
- Post Town
- South West London
- Country
- England
-
- Major Region (ITL 1)
- TLI London
- Basic Region (ITL 2)
- TLI3 Inner London - West
- Small Region (ITL 3)
- TLI35 Westminster and City of London
- Delivery Location
- Not specified
-
- Local Authority
- Westminster
- Electoral Ward
- St James's
- Westminster Constituency
- Cities of London and Westminster
Further Information
Notice Documents
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https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8b17e6-67c4-4f01-b927-5c2888ad68ed
28th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder -
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce8e3745-eee3-451f-bd30-08add09dccf6
Commercial Response Template
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