Tender

Allonby Bay HPMA eDNA Analysis for Community Assessment

NE

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Tender

02 Dec 2024 at 10:30

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England (NE) is conducting a tender for the "Allonby Bay HPMA eDNA Analysis for Community Assessment," focusing on the South West region of the United Kingdom. This procurement falls under the industry category of environmental monitoring services, particularly for non-construction purposes, and aims to utilise non-invasive environmental DNA (eDNA) techniques for assessing ichthyofauna communities within High Priority Marine Protected Areas (HPMAs), with an emphasis on Allonby Bay. The current procurement stage is "Tender," and the relevant documents were made available on 2 December 2024, with a submission deadline of 17 December 2024. The contract period is slated to commence on 13 January 2025 and conclude on 31 March 2025.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental monitoring and non-invasive survey technologies. Such firms can leverage innovative eDNA methodologies to provide efficient and cost-effective solutions for fish population assessments within marine protected areas. Companies that have experience in advanced ecological studies, especially those geared towards environmental preservation and resource management, are well-suited to compete for this contract. The open procurement method ensures transparent and fair competition, allowing capable service providers to contribute to this essential environmental initiative.

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Notice Title

Allonby Bay HPMA eDNA Analysis for Community Assessment

Notice Description

The procurement documents are available for unrestricted and full direct access, free of charge, at https://defra-family.force.com/s/Welcome Any questions, requests to participate or tender submissions must be submitted electronically via this portal. Natural England (NE) requires the utilization of non-invasive techniques, such as environmental DNA (eDNA), to evaluate ichthyofauna communities within High Priority Marine Protected Areas (HPMAs), focusing primarily on the Allonby Bay region. Conventional surveys in these protected and dynamically changing environments demand resource-intensive and costly methodologies, including the comprehensive monitoring of fish populations. Therefore, this presents an auspicious occasion to initiate a pilot study and introduce innovative technologies to enhance the efficiency of fish monitoring assessments.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-a3f37cac-2417-44b9-8d31-5c4d7a7c480f
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a82e165d-5c9c-424f-b2d1-e054add70afa
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
2 Dec 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Dec 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
13 Jan 2025 - 31 Mar 2025 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NE
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
BRISTOL
Postcode
BS1 5AH
Post Town
Bristol
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK5 West of England
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK51 Bristol, City of
Delivery Location
TLK South West (England)

Local Authority
Bristol, City of
Electoral Ward
Hotwells and Harbourside
Westminster Constituency
Bristol Central

Further Information

Notice Documents

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