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Intertidal blue carbon stocks and accumulation rates: investigating carbon storage potential of intertidal sediments for mitigating against climate change

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process involves Natural England seeking marine research services for assessing blue carbon stocks and accumulation rates in specific areas of England, aligning with climate change mitigation efforts. The tender, titled "Intertidal blue carbon stocks and accumulation rates," is at an active stage, with a contract value of £45,000 and procurement method as an open procedure. The business opportunity includes three phases: field survey, data analysis, and reporting. The tender deadline is 23rd August 2023, with a contract period from 1st September 2023 to 4th March 2024.

This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in marine research services to contribute to climate change mitigation efforts. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are well-suited to compete for this contract. The scope of the tender, focusing on blue carbon stocks and accumulation rates, requires expertise in marine research, data analysis, and reporting. The delivery addresses will be within the United Kingdom, offering local businesses a chance to collaborate on this environmentally significant project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Intertidal blue carbon stocks and accumulation rates: investigating carbon storage potential of intertidal sediments for mitigating against climate change

Notice Description

The aim of this contract will be to assess the blue carbon stocks and accumulation rates of the Humber Estuary and The Wash and North Norfolk Coast SACs, with the intention to provide data to fill wider evidence gaps around intertidal blue carbon stocks of the intertidal sediment habitats in England. This area of research has been identified by marine specialists in Natural England's Marine Habitats and Species team within the Chief Scientist's Directorate as a key priority, aligning with multiple disciplines including natural capital and climate change. Additional information: NOTE: The deadlines for this publication have been extended. This contract is divided into three distinct "phases", please provide a separate quote for each phase detailed below. 1, Field survey) Sediment coring, replicating NE's internal sediment carbon survey methodologies and ensuring data is comparable, the details of sediment coring protocol is detailed in the RFQ: 2, Data Analysis) Quantification of carbon stocks (e.g. Total Organic Carbon, Total Inorganic Carbon, TON/ TIN, using elemental analysis), accumulation rates and , grain size, etc: 3, Reporting) Clear and concise project report., raw carbon data on stocks and accumulation rates on .xls format, maps on JPEG format.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/b195a29b-15b8-494e-ba0e-a0cded0856ce
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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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
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£45,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Aug 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2023 - 4 Mar 2024 1-6 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
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Further Information

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