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Assessment of seagrass health in response to water quality in the Solent

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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19 Jul 2021 at 08:15

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement process focused on the assessment of seagrass health in response to water quality in the Solent was initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This tender, classified under environmental services, was completed following its end date on 9 June 2021, and the contract commenced on 2 July 2021, running until 20 March 2022. The procurement method used was a limited competitive quotation, aimed at gathering data and insights into how water quality affects eelgrass health.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses involved in environmental consultancy and data collection, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies that specialise in ecological assessments, water quality monitoring, or related environmental services would be particularly well-suited to compete, as the successful contractor was required to design and implement a sampling strategy alongside reporting findings on the health of seagrass in designated areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Assessment of seagrass health in response to water quality in the Solent

Notice Description

The study will- - Aim to identify a suitable indicator that relates to how eelgrass (Zostera marina) health in the Southern estuaries is affected by water quality-nutrients. - Aim to acquire indicators of the health of seagrass that are of a suitable resolution to allow some key attributes to be assessed according to common standard monitoring guidance for seagrass The primary objective of the contract is to design, implement and report on a sampling strategy that will aim to identify an appropriate indicator of how water quality-nutrients is impacting the health of seagrass. In doing so the successful contractor will collect data and report on surveys to inform the condition monitoring of relevant designated sites.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2d702e72-5831-408b-8fe5-388ed71828dd
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£10,850 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
19 Jul 20214 years ago
Submission Deadline
9 Jun 2021Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
29 Jun 20214 years ago
Contract Period
1 Jul 2021 - 20 Mar 2022 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 3JR
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

PROJECT SEAGRASS

Further Information

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