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Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Monitoring Surveys of Seahorse Hotels

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is looking for contractors to carry out monitoring surveys of artificial seahorse habitats and their surroundings along the Sussex coastline as part of the Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project. The project involves assessing the effectiveness of these habitats in providing a refuge for seahorses. The tender, titled "Monitoring Surveys of Seahorse Hotels," is currently in the planning stage, with the first monitoring surveys planned for July 2024, followed by deployment in July/August 2024. The tender deadline for submitting quotations is 12 midday on 12.06.2024, with a contract period from 29th July 2024 to 28th February 2025, valued at £49,999.

This opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the marine research services industry, focusing on works related to habitat monitoring and conservation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender, given the suitability criteria. The tender, employing an open procedure below the threshold, offers growth prospects for businesses looking to contribute to marine conservation efforts in the South East region of the United Kingdom.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Monitoring Surveys of Seahorse Hotels

Notice Description

Natural England is seeking to commission monitoring surveys of artificial seahorse habitats and their surroundings at 7 sites along the Sussex coastline to assess the effectiveness of the habitats to act as a refuge for seahorses. The first monitoring surveys are anticipated to be in July 2024 (subject to contractor availability), before deployment of the habitats in July/August 2024, after which monthly monitoring surveys will be required when possible until October 2024. 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 sian.woollard@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 12.06.2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to sian.woollard@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
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a486c97-db1c-42c2-a99d-13e77b3cc1d2
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Works
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
£49,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
10 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
12 Jun 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
28 Jul 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 6-12 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
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 9YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Further Information

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