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Reduction of mammal predation on seabirds - assessing options and priorities

JNCC SUPPORT CO

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06 Sep 2024 at 08:29

Tender Notice
Summary of the contracting process

JNCC Support Co has issued an open tender under the title "Reduction of mammal predation on seabirds - assessing options and priorities" in the Marine Research Services category. The objective is to identify strategic compensation measures to reduce mammal predation on seabird populations across the UK, targeting both island and mainland sites. Key project objectives include site management reviews, species and location prioritisation, and development of success criteria. The tender, published on 6th September 2024, is valued at £30,000 with a closing date of 30th September 2024. The contract is set to begin on 21st October 2024 and concludes on 28th March 2025.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental management, research consultancy services, and marine services. SMEs are particularly encouraged to compete, as the procurement process is an open procedure below the threshold, making it accessible for smaller enterprises. Companies with expertise in predator eradication, control measures, and biosecurity are well-suited for this project, which promises meaningful involvement in conservation efforts and potential long-term collaborations with governmental and environmental bodies.

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Notice Title

Reduction of mammal predation on seabirds - assessing options and priorities

Notice Description

The Collaboration in Offshore Wind Strategic Compensation (COWSC) initiative brings together industry, environmental NGOs, SNCBs, the UK Government and Devolved administrations to identify strategic compensation measures. Expert Group 2 was formed to identify potential compensation measures around predation reduction. Three potential measures were identified: predator eradication on islands, predator control and exclusion and biosecurity. There are currently a number of seabird island SPAs that have non-native invasive mammals present as well as many other non-SPA seabird sites. Predator eradication involves a significant investment of resources and time to remove all target invasive mammals from an island until the island can be declared predator free. This is usually done using poison but for larger mammals can also include trapping and shooting. Once an island is predator-free biosecurity measures can be employed to maintain the predator-free status of the site. Significant strides have been made on biosecurity through the RSPB-led Biosecurity for Life project which has seen islands undertaking sufficient biosecurity measures increase from 20% to >90% (https://biosecurityforlife.org.uk/). Predator control and exclusion is used to target impacts at colonies/sites where eradication is not possible, such as inshore islands which mammals can easily access by swimming and mainland colonies. Measures can include fences to prevent mammals accessing sensitive areas and reducing the density of predators using control such as trapping. 4. Project Objectives To meet the overall aims of this project (Section 2), the objectives are: 1. Review of potential sites for management UK 2. Prioritisation of species and locations 3. Development of success criteria 4. Adaptive management options 5. Project Objectives: Detailed Tasks The overarching objective of this project is to deliver a comprehensive list of locations in the UK for potential predator reduction/control, both islands and mainland. The work undertaken here should build on previous work in this area (Ratcliffe et al. 2009; Stanbury et al. 2017) and also be informed by the priorities identified by the Statutory Nature Conservation Bodies (SNCBs) and Government agencies (e.g. English Seabird Conservation and Recovery Pathway (ESCaRP)). Additional information: You are invited by JNCC Support Co (JNCC) to submit a tender for the supply of works or services required under the above project. If interested, you should download and carefully read the documents contained within the zip file.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7c45bd02-0248-4aae-9741-fa3430b22190
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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

90710000 - Environmental management

98360000 - Marine 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
6 Sep 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Sep 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
20 Oct 2024 - 28 Mar 2025 1-6 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
JNCC SUPPORT CO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Further Information

Notice Documents

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