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RM6187: Lot 9 - Fish Survey Services

LCRCA

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15 Oct 2025 at 09:18

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02 Oct 2024 at 12:44

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Summary of the contracting process

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) has completed a procurement process titled "RM6187: Lot 9 - Fish Survey Services" as part of their Net Zero 2040 initiatives, specifically for the Mersey Tidal Power Project. This tender falls under the "Research and development services and related consultancy services" category and covers services in the North West of England. Originally set for a procurement stage that ended on 28th May 2024, the contract commenced on 3rd July 2024 and is slated to conclude by 3rd June 2026. The procurement method was classified as "Other." The award was published most recently on 15th October 2025, having been awarded to WSP UK Limited for a value of £780,000.

This tender represents a significant opportunity for firms specialising in environmental surveys, particularly those focusing on tidal energy projects. The potential for collaboration with ongoing infrastructure initiatives as part of the Net Zero 2040 plans presents opportunities for innovative development and growth in sustainable energy markets. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) positioned in the field of research and development services, particularly with expertise in environmental assessment and consultancy, would find this tender valuable. The involvement of a large supplier like WSP UK Limited underscores the scale and potential impact of the project, indicating a suitable environment for partnering or subcontracting to contribute to the broader objectives of the Mersey Tidal Power Project.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RM6187: Lot 9 - Fish Survey Services

Notice Description

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority (LCRCA) is progressing consideration of a wide range of energy and infrastructure plans as part of Net Zero 2040, one of which is a tidal range power project, one of which is the Mersey Tidal Power Project (MTPP). As part of this project, fish are identified as an area for investigation alongside other on-going environmental survey. The survey specification will be designed for an in-river tidal barrage scheme although other tidal range projects may be considered.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-6e1942d8-0dea-45b8-af71-4b8590a71964
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/774098b2-15f2-4d2e-ac5a-ed6114e08572
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Not Specified
Procurement Method Details
Other -
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£1,437,107 £1M-£10M
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
15 Oct 20254 months ago
Submission Deadline
28 May 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Jul 20241 years ago
Contract Period
15 Jul 2024 - 3 Jul 2026 1-2 years
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
LCRCA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LIVERPOOL
Postcode
L3 1BP
Post Town
Liverpool
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD7 Merseyside
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD72 Liverpool
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)
Local Authority
Liverpool
Electoral Ward
Waterfront South
Westminster Constituency
Liverpool Riverside

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

WSP

Further Information

Notice Documents

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