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RDE915 - Modelling the plausible locations of sanctuary zones for red throated

CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE

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11 Sep 2025 at 12:56

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process titled "RDE915 - Modelling the plausible locations of sanctuary zones for red throated" has been completed. Managed by the Centre for Environment, Fisheries and Aquaculture Science (CEFAS) in London, this tender involves research and development consultancy services within the industry category. The project aims to predict the distribution and abundance of red-throated divers through statistical modelling. The buyer selected Howell Marine Consulting as the supplier via a call-off from a framework agreement, valued at £89,980. The contract commenced on 8th September 2025 and will conclude on 31st March 2026, covering locations like the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom.

This award offers significant business growth opportunities, particularly for those in the field of environmental research consultancy. Organisations with expertise in data analysis and predictive modelling, especially SMEs, can benefit from similar projects that involve close collaboration with government agencies such as Defra. The use of a selective procurement method through a framework agreement indicates a targeted approach, favouring firms proficient in specific areas of R&D consultancy services.

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Notice Title

RDE915 - Modelling the plausible locations of sanctuary zones for red throated

Notice Description

This project will address the practical knowledge gap by using statistical modelling to predict RTD distribution and abundance in relation to human activities under different management scenarios. Contract awarded by Defra.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-7bfcc173-ca60-4a9a-b954-4e8dd5c4ecc3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/eeaf7744-e8a3-4ff7-9d3c-df64c438f85c
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£89,980 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£89,980 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
11 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
7 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
31 Aug 20255 months ago
Contract Period
7 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 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
CENTRE FOR ENVIRONMENT, FISHERIES AND AQUACULTURE SCIENCE
Contact Name
Bo-Jess Brooks
Contact Email
bo.brooks@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
Post Town
South West London
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLI London
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLI3 Inner London - West
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLI35 Westminster and City of London
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING

Further Information

Notice Documents

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