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Digital aerial low tide survey and validation study of digital aerial survey methods at Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA) in winter 2023/24

NATURAL ENGLAND

This public procurement record has 9 releases in its history.

Award

22 Dec 2023 at 08:25

TenderAmendment

13 Oct 2023 at 11:02

TenderAmendment

04 Oct 2023 at 13:01

TenderAmendment

29 Sep 2023 at 10:29

TenderAmendment

29 Sep 2023 at 09:47

TenderAmendment

29 Sep 2023 at 09:29

Tender

25 Sep 2023 at 14:20

Planning

01 Sep 2023 at 09:39

Planning

01 Sep 2023 at 09:26

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process initiated by Natural England involves a tender for a project titled "Digital aerial low tide survey and validation study of digital aerial survey methods at Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA) in winter 2023/24". The project falls under the Marine research services category and has a total value of £41,666 GBP. The tender deadline for submitting quotations is 20th October 2023 at 17:00 BST. The location of the project is in the North West region of the United Kingdom. The contracting authority is Natural England and the procurement stage is in the award phase.

This tender opportunity by Natural England for the marine research services project presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the industry category to competitively bid for the contract. Businesses providing aerial survey services, especially those with experience in marine wildlife monitoring, would be well-suited to participate in this tender. The procurement method for this project is an open procedure below the threshold value, allowing SMEs a fair opportunity to engage in the bidding process and potentially secure the contract.

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Notice Title

Digital aerial low tide survey and validation study of digital aerial survey methods at Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary Special Protection Area (SPA) in winter 2023/24

Notice Description

Natural England is seeking a contractor to complete five tasks under this contract. Task 1) To design and conduct one high resolution / definition digital aerial survey of the entire Morecambe Bay and Duddon Estuary SPA this winter (2023/24) at low tide. Task 2) To process the imagery collected under task 1) and analyse the data to provide robust population abundance estimates and spatial distribution maps of birds and marine mammals across the SPA. Task 3) To design and conduct a high resolution/definition digital aerial survey of a specific sub-set of sites/ WeBS low tide count sectors within the SPA at low tide this winter (2023/24), simultaneously with a separately commissioned programme of ground-based counts with the specific aim of enabling a validation of the digital aerial survey method. Task 4) To process the imagery collected under task 3) and analyse the data to provide robust population abundance estimates and spatial distribution maps of birds across each of the specific sub-set of sites/WeBS low tide count sectors. Task 5) 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: EXTENDED CLOSING DATE: The cut-off date for this publication has been extended to 20th October 2023 (originally 13th October 2023) 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 20/10/23. 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-b5fd17-88c3db2a-5bdf-4fa8-bd10-e34ddbc80ac3
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2c45b3fe-3ee9-4aef-8e75-66401fcaf150
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
£41,666 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£40,106 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Dec 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
20 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
Sarah Anthony
Contact Email
sarah.anthony@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
07770 731470

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

HIDEF AERIAL SURVEYING

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