Tender

Recovery rates of Studland Bay seagrass beds from anchoring and mooring

NATURAL ENGLAND

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13 Jul 2023 at 08:59

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by Natural England involves commissioning a Recovery rates of Studland Bay seagrass beds survey to investigate Zostera marina's recovery rates post damage from boat anchoring. The contract is for research consultancy services in the South West region, United Kingdom, with a contract period from August 7, 2023, to March 31, 2024. The tender deadline is July 28, 2023, with a contract value of £12,500.

This tender by Natural England offers an opportunity for SMEs in the research consultancy services sector to compete. Businesses interested in marine ecology, coastal management, or environmental consultancy are well-suited to participate. The open procedure allows for broad engagement, and interested parties must submit quotations by July 28, 2023, to be considered for this contract.

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Notice Title

Recovery rates of Studland Bay seagrass beds from anchoring and mooring

Notice Description

The Studland Seagrass Recovery Survey is being commissioned by the Wessex Marine Team at Natural England to investigate the recovery rates of Zostera marina after damage associated with boat anchoring and mooring has caused deterioration of the seagrass bed. 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 elanor.james@naturalengland.org.uk. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to elanor.james@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
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2f95a882-e552-4b7c-9c3d-42856dccfb58
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


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£12,500 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
20 Jul 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
28 Jul 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
6 Aug 2023 - 31 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
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

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