Tender

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

NATURAL ENGLAND

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18 Jun 2024 at 14:44

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process involves Natural England seeking monitoring surveys for artificial seahorse habitats along the Sussex coastline. This project, titled "Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Monitoring Surveys of Seahorse Hotels," falls under the marine research services category. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender deadline of 2nd July 2024. The project is located in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, with a contract period starting on 2nd August 2024 and ending on 28th February 2025.

This tender by Natural England for monitoring surveys of seahorse habitats presents growth opportunities for businesses involved in marine research services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete for this opportunity. Businesses interested in environmental conservation, marine biology, or ecological restoration should consider bidding for this project. The contract period provides a substantial timeframe for successful bidders to deliver the monitoring surveys effectively and contribute to the conservation efforts in the coastal region.

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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 13:00 on 02.07.2024. 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
ocds-b5fd17-5e492960-8427-4512-a16f-197129fb4aa4
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/be3987df-653c-49fe-a746-9f040d89c821
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
18 Jun 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
2 Jul 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Aug 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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