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35434 Continuous Plankton Recorder - Multi-decadal Time Series for Pelagic Ecosystems

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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23 May 2022 at 06:50

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process is overseen by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking to award a contract titled "35434 Continuous Plankton Recorder - Multi-decadal Time Series for Pelagic Ecosystems." This contract falls under the marine survey services category and is located in the UK, specifically relevant to marine biodiversity monitoring across various regions. The procurement method used is a limited procedure, and the tender period concluded on 31st March 2022, with the award made on 19th May 2022. The contract runs from 1st April 2022 to 31st March 2032, amounting to £3,760,219.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in ecological research and marine services, particularly those with expertise in long-term ecological monitoring and data analysis. Companies that are well-suited to compete include those classified as Voluntary and Community Sector Enterprises (VCSE) that can contribute to marine biodiversity objectives. Engaging in this contract could enhance the capabilities of these businesses in delivering strategic research outputs to support environmental policies in the UK and beyond.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

35434 Continuous Plankton Recorder - Multi-decadal Time Series for Pelagic Ecosystems

Notice Description

The Continuous Plankton Recorder (CPR) Survey is a 90 year long-term marine plankton monitoring programme consisting of a network of transects towed each month across the Atlantic and European shelf seas. The CPR Survey delivers highly important, policy-relevant, strategic research. Research outputs are currently used to monitor changes in marine biodiversity and food webs and have enabled the development of indicators which assess the ecological health of UK regional seas under the UK Marine Strategy (UKMS), the Defra 25 Year Environment Plan and OSPAR biodiversity commitments. OSPAR is the mechanism by which 15 Governments & the EU cooperate to protect the marine environment of the North-East Atlantic.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-33dfac83-ddc3-4385-80f6-bd74dad617fc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2beef045-f03c-47cc-a270-63129513434a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Negotiated procedure without prior publication (above threshold)
Tender Suitability
VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£3,760,219 £1M-£10M
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,760,219 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
23 May 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
18 May 20223 years ago
Contract Period
31 Mar 2022 - 31 Mar 2032 Over 5 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION

Further Information

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