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RDE725 Water Quality in the Lincolnshire Coast and Marine Priority Place

NATURAL ENGLAND

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12 Dec 2024 at 11:34

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Summary of the contracting process

Natural England, a public body based in London, has awarded a tender titled "RDE725 Water Quality in the Lincolnshire Coast and Marine Priority Place." The contract, awarded to Eunomia Research & Consulting Ltd., is intended to investigate and improve water quality over an area exceeding 3000 km², encompassing habitats like The Wash. This project, falling under "Research and development consultancy services" (CPV code 73200000), seeks to address pressures on the local ecosystem from various activities. This selective procurement was conducted via a call-off from a framework agreement, with the scope of the study extending from British Overseas Territories to the UK and beyond. Key dates include the tender period ending on 25 November 2024 and the contract running from 2 December 2024 to 31 March 2025.

This tender offers considerable opportunities for businesses focused on environmental consultancy and research, particularly those specialising in water quality and nature recovery. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete, given the project’s emphasis on targeted environmental gains and recovery strategies. The award-winning company will review existing evidence and propose actionable steps to mitigate the impact of various stressors on natural resources, thus fostering business growth within the environmental sector. The project budget of GBP 9920 provides a structured yet ambitious framework for effective intervention and monitoring.

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Notice Title

RDE725 Water Quality in the Lincolnshire Coast and Marine Priority Place

Notice Description

Natural England has established a series of priority places across the country in which to deliver targeted and ambitious gains for nature recovery. The Lincolnshire Coast and Marine Priority Place (Figure 1) is one of the largest, encompassing an area of land and sea that totals more than 3000km2 and offers huge potential for nature's recovery in the East Midlands. The Wash is central to the priority place and is a crucial link between terrestrial and offshore marine habitats. The Wash itself contains a mosaic of designated habitats, including vast areas of saltmarsh and intertidal flats, leading to a subtidal expanse of offshore sandbanks and reefs. Furthermore, both coastal and marine areas support internationally important populations of birds, seals, and harbour porpoise. However, there is currently a lot of pressure on habitats and species within the site from recreational activities, infrastructure development, intensive agriculture, fisheries etc. and Natural England are working to better understand: 1. how these pressures are impacting natural resources and 2. what can be done to relieve these pressures to promote nature recovery. Water Quality has been identified as a significant issue for the priority place, negatively impacting species, habitats and protected sites and hindering natural processes. Improving water quality will therefore be a necessary step in the nature recovery process. As a starting point, Natural England are commissioning this desk-based study to review existing evidence for water quality in the Lincolnshire Coast and Marine Priority Place.

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/9b5ec3c4-4423-4dcb-a44c-f2b3a2fb371c
Current Stage
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All Stages
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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, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

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
£9,920 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£9,920 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
12 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
25 Nov 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Dec 20241 years ago
Contract Period
2 Dec 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
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

EUNOMIA RESEARCH & CONSULTING

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