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Evidence review on the sensitivity of seagrass to nutrients

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the project "Evidence review on the sensitivity of seagrass to nutrients" is managed by Natural England. This research services tender falls under the industry category of research services and is located in England. The procurement stage is complete with a contract value of £20,000. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation process, and the contract period runs from 21st November 2022 to 24th March 2023, with the tender period ending on 11th November 2022.

This tender presents an opportunity for SMEs and businesses in the research services sector to compete for the contract awarded by Natural England. The project aims to understand the impact of nutrient concentrations on seagrass habitats, offering potential for business growth through innovative research solutions. Companies well-versed in environmental research and ecosystem studies are particularly suited to bid for this contract, aligning with the conservation and ecological goals set out by Natural England.

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Notice Title

Evidence review on the sensitivity of seagrass to nutrients

Notice Description

The aim of this evidence review is to collate the evidence on the response of seagrass to changing nutrient concentrations in estuarine ecosystems and further our understanding on how these relationships are affected by other environmental and ecological factors. Seagrass habitats in the UK are understood to be some of the most sensitive habitats to nutrient enrichment. These habitats provide many ecosystem services and are either designated feature, sub-feature or supporting habitat in most estuarine and coastal MPAs. One of the main pressures causing the decline of these key habitats is nutrient enrichment, usually though smothering by increased epiphyte growth or via changes in the growth of the seagrass itself. In order to manage MPAs, and give appropriate advice, it is important for Natural England to understand the nutrient and water quality conditions that will lead to the favourable condition of these habitats. This will enable conservation targets to be ecologically relevant and applied at the appropriate scale. Additional information: Quotations and proposals for completing the work should be submitted as detailed in the Request for Quotation Document. Questions on the process or regarding the project may be submitted via email by the 4th November, and the closing date for submissions to rebecca.deleij@naturalengland.org.uk is 12 noon Friday 11th November. Please consider Natural England's example terms and conditions before submitting a quote. As this is a request for competitive quotes, the value of the contract will not be disclosed, procurement will be managed by Natural England in line with our Financial Scheme of Delegation section E https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-england-financial-schedule-of-delegation/natural-england-financial-scheme-of-delegation#part-e-procurement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7371bf40-ec05-467a-95d6-a9f095b14e79
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/14fb24c5-1919-493a-922b-e7f3261fd48b
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£18,450 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
17 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
21 Nov 2022 - 10 Mar 2023 1-6 months
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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
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
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF HULL

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