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A literature review investigating the decline in mussel (Mytilus edulis) bed habitat in the Wash and across Europe and the Northeast Atlantic and restoration methods
NATURAL ENGLAND
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Contract Timeline
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27th May 2025 13:41:55 PM
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Contract Summary
A literature review investigating the decline in mussel (Mytilus edulis) bed habitat in the Wash and across Europe and the Northeast Atlantic and restoration methods. The work should include a full review of both grey and academic literature to address the following: An brief overview of blue mussel (Mytilus edulis) as a species and a habitat, and the importance of habitat networks An overview of the historic distribution of blue mussel across broad areas (e.g. mainland Europe, Northeast Atlantic, UK) An overview of the historic distribution of blue mussel in the Wash and North Norfolk Coast An overview of possible causes of historical decline across broad areas (e.g. mainland Europe, Northeast Atlantic, UK) An overview of possible causes of current decline across broad areas (e.g. mainland Europe, Northeast Atlantic, UK) An overview of restoration projects (including restoration of existing and new populations) in the Northern Hemisphere, evaluating successful and unsuccessful projects and specific methodologies An overview of the restoration potential in the Wash and North Norfolk Coast; An overview of how The Wash and North Norfolk Coast could be impacted by climate change and other potential threats to restoration efforts in future Recommendations for future surveys and/or studies to fill any identified evidence gaps 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 Florence.Aves@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:30 on 29/11/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Florence.Aves@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.
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Contract Details
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ocds-b5fd17-9cd1ee21-8e05-4eb3-8bb5-75caac2066e1
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Award
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Open
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Open Procedure (below Threshold)
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Services
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SME
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Contract Classification
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73112000
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73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
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Awarding Authority
- Buyer Name
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Florence Aves
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Florence.Aves@naturalengland.org.uk
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0208 7200386
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Eastbrook, Shaftesbury Road
Cambridge
CB2 8DR
England
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