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Compensatory measures for impacts of offshore windfarms on benthic habitats

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

This public procurement record has 2 releases in its history.

Award

31 Dec 2021 at 12:12

Tender

09 Nov 2021 at 15:18

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is conducting a procurement process titled "Compensatory measures for impacts of offshore windfarms on benthic habitats", categorized under research and development services. The procurement method is an open procedure, with a deadline for submissions set for 10 December 2021. The contract, valued at £30,000, will commence on 31 December 2021 and concludes on 31 March 2022. This initiative is taking place in England, specifically coordinated through the Defra Network eTendering Portal based in London SW1P 3JR.

This tender presents significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) with expertise in environmental services, consultancy, and research related to environmental impact assessments and conservation efforts. Companies specialising in ecological assessments or those involved in marine and environmental consultancy would find this contract particularly aligned with their capabilities, enabling them to contribute to the ecological management of benthic habitats impacted by offshore wind farms.

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Notice Title

Compensatory measures for impacts of offshore windfarms on benthic habitats

Notice Description

Natural England is seeking to procure a Contractor to provide an assessment of where benthic compensation could be delivered within English waters on a 'same designated feature' basis, with respect to benthic habitats listed on Annex 1 of the Habitats Regulations and within the MCZ ecological network guidance. The project's findings will inform Natural England's decision-making in providing advice to developers and regulatory authorities on compensation measures for benthic habitats.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-4b05452a-b2bc-42f9-bcc6-e078015e7a91
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5442b194-1908-4b6c-97c5-676a157e95d1
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

73110000 - Research services

90700000 - Environmental services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
31 Dec 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
10 Dec 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Dec 20214 years ago
Contract Period
31 Dec 2021 - 31 Mar 2022 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
Sam Essien
Contact Email
sam.essien@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
00

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

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