Planning

Expression of Interest for Revisiting oestrogenic effects in wild fish: assessing and comparing contemporary and historical impacts

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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Planning

25 May 2017 at 07:40

Planned Procurement Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is being led by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on a project titled "Expression of Interest for Revisiting oestrogenic effects in wild fish: assessing and comparing contemporary and historical impacts." This initiative falls under the research and development services industry category and is located in Bristol, England. Currently in the planning stage, the process began with a notice published on 25th May 2017, with a future notice set for 6th June 2017. Interested suppliers should note that the work is expected to start on 1st September 2017 and must be completed by 31st August 2018, necessitating access to historical data held by associated institutions.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental research, biological studies, or fisheries consultancy, particularly for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs). Companies that can access the requisite reports and data, possess expertise in fish survey methodologies, and demonstrate the ability to conduct comprehensive assessments of oestrogenic effects in fish populations will be well-suited to compete. The scope for delivering a full programme of works by the deadline at the end of March 2018 adds time-sensitive prospects for those ready to engage with this essential investigation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Expression of Interest for Revisiting oestrogenic effects in wild fish: assessing and comparing contemporary and historical impacts

Notice Description

The Environment Agency is proposing to undertake an investigation of sufficient size and scope to robustly investigate current levels of intersex and other oestrogenic effects in wild fish populations. This new study would seek to replicate the sampling approach and procedures from the initial studies and compare the results to the historical data (owned by Brunel/Exeter University). A supplier looking to bid for the work will need to have access to the reports and data in full. Interested parties must be able to deliver the full programme of works, including the project report, by the end of March 2018. They must meet all the skills criteria set out in the expression of interest document, available on the Bravo Solutions Portal; and be able to provide expert technical advice to inform the planning and implementation of a fish survey programme to effectively investigate contemporary levels of sexual disruption AND be able to compare them to historical data. Additional information: Please register on the Bravo Portal to express an interest in this requirement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b3d9c25-577b-48a2-b0ef-31d659162902
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/32a9c500-3398-4f0c-8981-2a5115b4615f
Current Stage
Planning
All Stages
Planning

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Planned Procurement Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Not specified
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
25 May 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
5 Jun 2017Expired
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
31 Aug 2017 - 31 Aug 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Planned
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Felicity Jowett
Contact Email
felicity.jowett@environment-agency.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AU
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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