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Shore-based low tide counts and validation study of digital aerial survey methods at Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA)

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

22 Dec 2023 at 08:12

TenderAmendment

13 Oct 2023 at 11:05

TenderAmendment

29 Sep 2023 at 14:00

Tender

25 Sep 2023 at 14:32

Planning

01 Sep 2023 at 09:37

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is seeking a contractor for the contract titled "Shore-based low tide counts and validation study of digital aerial survey methods at Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA)" in the Marine research services industry category. The procurement stage is at the award stage, with a contract value of 29,017 GBP. The contract was awarded to APEM LTD, with a contract period from 30th October 2023 to 31st March 2024. The buying organisation, Natural England, is based in Worcester, England.

This tender opportunity by Natural England offers SMEs a chance to compete in the open procedure (below threshold) procurement method. The contract involves services related to marine research services, with a contract value of 29,167 GBP. The tender deadline is 13th October 2023 at 17:00, with the contract period starting on 30th October 2023. The opportunity is located in North West England, providing a growth opportunity for businesses in the region.

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Notice Title

Shore-based low tide counts and validation study of digital aerial survey methods at Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA)

Notice Description

Natural England is seeking a contractor to complete three tasks under this contract. Task 1) To deliver a programme of 4 (four) once monthly (November 2023 - February 2024) standardised shore-based surveys of the abundance and distribution of all waders and waterfowl within the Leven, Kent, Lune and Wyre estuaries and the South Walney & Piel Channel Flats in accordance with the current WeBS Low Tide Counts scheme methodology. Task 2) To deliver a single, ground-based survey (possibly entailing repeated counts through the day) of the abundance and distribution of all waders and waterfowl within selected low tide count sectors within XXXXX, according to a bespoke methodology set out in this RfQ, and to coincide in time with the overflight of a digital aerial survey aircraft. Task 3) To process and analyse the survey data from tasks 1 & 2. Task 4) To produce a single report, using a Natural England template and following relevant guidance (see: Natural England publishing standards for commissioned reports - NECR000) outlining all methods and results, accompanied by all relevant output files, and other specified deliverables. Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ). Your response must be sent to Sarah.anthony@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 13/10/23. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Sarah.anthony@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
ocds-b5fd17-7505ac4c-96dc-4088-b799-4df84bf44fdc
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/01be00a7-12ad-47b3-814f-65a1c50ac1c3
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Planning, Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£29,167 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£29,017 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
13 Oct 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
29 Sep 2023Expired
Award Date
30 Oct 20232 years ago
Contract Period
30 Oct 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Active
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
WORCESTER
Postcode
WR5 2NP
Post Town
Worcester
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG12 Worcestershire CC
Delivery Location
TLD North West (England)

Local Authority
Worcester
Electoral Ward
Nunnery
Westminster Constituency
Worcester

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEM

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