Tender

Offshore wind farm impacts on seabirds - baseline estimates in UK waters

NATURAL ENGLAND

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01 Sep 2023 at 14:10

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is seeking quotations for the project "Offshore wind farm impacts on seabirds - baseline estimates in UK waters". This project involves collating data on UK offshore wind farm specifications and density data for key seabird species, conducting impact assessments, and apportioning impacts to UK Special Protection Area colonies. The deadline for submitting quotations is 12 midday on 25/09/2023. The contract period is from 09/10/2023 to 29/03/2024, with a total value of £49,999. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises in the services category located in the United Kingdom.

This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in marine research services to expand their portfolio by contributing to a significant environmental project. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary sector organisations that specialize in marine research are well-suited to compete for this tender. By submitting a quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation, businesses can engage with Natural England and potentially secure a contract to work on offshore wind farm impact assessments, enhancing their expertise and reputation within the industry.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Offshore wind farm impacts on seabirds - baseline estimates in UK waters

Notice Description

The aim of the project is to collate data on UK offshore wind farm (OWF) specifications and density data for key seabird species within those wind farms, to evaluate the quality of the different sources of seabird data, to carry out impact assessments for all UK OWFs using both consented and as-built turbine array parameters, and to apportion the impacts to UK SPA colonies. 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 richard.berridge@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 25/09/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to richard.berridge@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-2b8d9903-6731-4545-b7af-15dabb3e536e
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20faebfc-533a-4a89-8ccb-ce4b8ce7dbbf
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

CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Sep 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
8 Oct 2023 - 29 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 Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Further Information

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