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Saline lagoons and blue carbon: investigating the potential of saline lagoons for mitigating against climate change

NATURAL ENGLAND

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30 Jun 2023 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process is led by Natural England. The tender titled "Saline lagoons and blue carbon: investigating the potential of saline lagoons for mitigating against climate change" falls under the marine survey services category. It involves investigating blue carbon within coastal saline lagoons in England. The procurement stage is currently active, with a contract period starting on July 26, 2023, and ending on March 1, 2024. The closing date for submissions is July 14, 2023, at 12:00 GMT.

This tender from Natural England offers opportunities for businesses providing marine survey services. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are particularly suited to compete. Businesses interested in conducting marine research in coastal saline lagoons in England should consider bidding for this open procedure tender. The contract value is GBP 30,000 with a minimum value of GBP 15,000.

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Notice Title

Saline lagoons and blue carbon: investigating the potential of saline lagoons for mitigating against climate change

Notice Description

This contract will be to fill some key evidence gaps around blue carbon within coastal saline lagoons identified by marine specialists in Natural England's Marine Habitats and Species team within the Chief Scientist's Directorate. The project will be managed by NE's saline lagoon specialist, and the SRO is NE's senior marine climate change and blue carbon specialist. The contract will be carried out within the 2023/24 financial year and comprises of three distinct phases: Phase 1: Scoping report Phase 2: Baseline evidence collection from a pilot site identified in phase 1 Phase 3: Data analysis, reporting & recommendations Additional information: This contract will be to fill some key evidence gaps around blue carbon within coastal saline lagoons identified by marine specialists in Natural England's Marine Habitats and Species team within the Chief Scientist's Directorate. The project will be managed by NE's saline lagoon specialist, and the SRO is NE's senior marine climate change and blue carbon specialist. The contract will be carried out within the 2023/24 financial year and comprises of three distinct phases: Phase 1: Scoping report Phase 2: Baseline evidence collection from a pilot site identified in phase 1 Phase 3: Data analysis, reporting & recommendations 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 [ Kristopher.carrigan@naturalengland.org.uk ] by 12:00 on [ 14/07/2023]. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to [ Kristopher.carrigan@naturalengland.org.uk ]. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/45bcfe7e-1179-42c7-81ac-aea7dd6a17ee
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

71354500 - Marine survey services

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 Jun 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
25 Jul 2023 - 1 Mar 2024 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Kristopher Carrigan
Contact Email
kristopher.carrigan@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
07436051406

Buyer Location

Locality
NEWCASTLE-UPON-TYNE
Postcode
NE4 7YH
Post Town
Newcastle upon Tyne
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLC North East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLC43 Tyneside
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Newcastle upon Tyne
Electoral Ward
Elswick
Westminster Constituency
Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West

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