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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

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    27th May 2025 13:41:55 PM

  • 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.

  • Contract Details

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    ocds-b5fd17-9cd1ee21-8e05-4eb3-8bb5-75caac2066e1

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    Procurement Stage

    Award

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    Open

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    Open Procedure (below Threshold)

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    Services

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    CPV Code(s)

    73112000

    CPV Division(s)

    73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

  • Awarding Authority

    NATURAL ENGLAND

    Buyer Name

    Florence Aves

    Buyer Email

    Florence.Aves@naturalengland.org.uk

    Buyer Phone

    0208 7200386

    Buyer Address

    Eastbrook, Shaftesbury Road

    Cambridge

    CB2 8DR

    England

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    Supplier Name(s)

    ABP MARINE ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH LTD


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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

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    8th November 2024 14:19:49 PM

    TenderAmendment Deadline

    29th November 2024 17:30:00 PM   Expired

  • 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.

  • Contract Details

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    ocds-b5fd17-9cd1ee21-8e05-4eb3-8bb5-75caac2066e1

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    Procurement Stage

    TenderAmendment

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    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (below Threshold)

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    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    73112000

    CPV Division(s)

    73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

  • Awarding Authority

    NATURAL ENGLAND

    Buyer Name

    Florence Aves

    Buyer Email

    Florence.Aves@naturalengland.org.uk

    Buyer Phone

    0208 7200386

    Buyer Address

    Eastbrook, Shaftesbury Road

    Cambridge

    CB2 8DR

    England


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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

  • Contract Timeline

    Publication Date

    6th November 2024 11:19:48 AM

    Tender Deadline

    29th November 2024 17:30:00 PM   Expired

  • 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.

  • Contract Details

    Open Contracting ID

    ocds-b5fd17-9cd1ee21-8e05-4eb3-8bb5-75caac2066e1

    Publication Source

    Contracts Finder

    Procurement Stage

    Tender

    Procurement Method

    Open

    Procurement Method Details

    Open Procedure (below Threshold)

    Procurement Category

    Services

    Tender Suitability

    SME

    Framework / DPS

  • Contract Classification

    CPV Code(s)

    73112000

    CPV Division(s)

    73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

  • Awarding Authority

    NATURAL ENGLAND

    Buyer Name

    Florence Aves

    Buyer Email

    Florence.Aves@naturalengland.org.uk

    Buyer Phone

    0208 7200386

    Buyer Address

    Eastbrook, Shaftesbury Road

    Cambridge

    CB2 8DR

    England