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RDE298 Saltmarsh Denitrification Rate Methods Appraisal

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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20 Sep 2023 at 10:06

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has awarded a contract to the UK Centre for Ecology & Hydrology (UKCEH) for the project titled "RDE298 Saltmarsh Denitrification Rate Methods Appraisal". The project falls under the category of research and development consultancy services, focusing on understanding nutrient removal rates by saltmarsh habitats. The procurement method used was selective, calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on 25th July 2023, with the contract period starting on 18th August 2023 and ending on 31st March 2024.

This tender presents an opportunity for businesses in the research and development consultancy services sector to engage in projects related to ecosystem services in estuarine and coastal habitats. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The buying organisation, Environment Agency, located in London, UK, has awarded the contract to UKCEH, indicating a focus on UK-based suppliers. Businesses interested in environmental conservation and natural capital assessments within saltmarsh habitats should consider engaging with the Environment Agency for potential future opportunities in this field.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE298 Saltmarsh Denitrification Rate Methods Appraisal

Notice Description

As part of Year 2 of the Marine Natural Capital Ecosystem Assessment Programme (mNCEA), the Environment Agency are running a project called the Land-Sea Interface (LSI), which aims to improve the evidence of ecosystem services in key estuarine and coastal habitats, such as saltmarsh, seagrass and shellfish beds. This particular project aims to understand more about the rates of nutrients are removed from the water column and sediment by saltmarsh habitats through denitrification. The deliverables of the project will be used to fill evidence gaps in the updated Combined Phytoplankton-Macroalgae (CPM) model and improve our natural capital assessments of natural and restored saltmarsh habitats.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/52c687dc-74a4-4a66-8443-8553b4926a46
Current Stage
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£49,965 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Sep 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 Jul 20232 years ago
Contract Period
17 Aug 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 6-12 months
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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
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

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

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