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An assessment of the impact of an Industrial Estate on the Ecological Integrity of the River Mease

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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09 Aug 2017 at 11:05

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process, initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, involves a tender titled "An assessment of the impact of an Industrial Estate on the Ecological Integrity of the River Mease." This procurement falls under the category of marine research services, with additional classifications in environmental services and environmental impact assessments. The tender is active and set to close on 5th September 2017, for services that will begin on 2nd October 2017 and run until 31st March 2018, aimed at assessing the ecological impacts in England.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses focused on environmental and marine research services, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs). Companies with expertise in ecological assessments, water quality monitoring, and related environmental services are well-positioned to compete for this contract, thereby contributing to initiatives aimed at improving ecological integrity in protected areas.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

An assessment of the impact of an Industrial Estate on the Ecological Integrity of the River Mease

Notice Description

Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) and Special Protection Areas (SPAs) are collectively known as Natura 2000 sites and are protected under European legislation for their important wildlife and habitats. In England there are 337 Natura 2000 sites covering 2,077,276 hectares. Many river SSSI/SAC are unfavourable due to water quality, in particular Orthophosphate. It is recognised that diffuse pollution, along with point source pollution are the major contributors to excessive loading of orthophosphates. Natural England's SSSI remedies programme includes catchment sensitive farming and agri environment schemes as mechanisms for achieving favourable condition. Our objective for 'Favourable Condition' in SSSI's/SAC's designated for river habitat, including water quality targets has been set out in Common Standards agreed by the UK conservation agencies. They apply equally to SAC and SSSI designations and relate to the availability of the river (as a representative of its type) to provide favourable habitat conditions for the characteristic biological community, rather than conditions which might favour a particular species. Water and sediment quality has a fundamental effect on the physical habitat, species and ecosystem within the river. Natural England recognises the need to provide a robust evidence base of the impact of heavy metals and road salts, generated from an industrial estate at Measham, are having on the ecological integrity of the River Mease in order to meet favourable condition and WFD targets for SAC Rivers. Previous data collected by Plymouth University and APEM, through a highways survey indicated runoff issues associated with heavy metals and demonstrated contamination to river bed substrate that is in excess of guidelines for risk to aquatic life. At road crossing nodes throughout the catchment, elevated copper, zinc and lead concentrations were observed in stream sediments. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
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Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/a0f1a6a0-713a-4314-855f-1237e5739116
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
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

98 - Other community, social and personal services

CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

90700000 - Environmental services

90711400 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services other than for construction

98360000 - Marine services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
9 Aug 20178 years ago
Submission Deadline
5 Sep 2017Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
1 Oct 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Not Specified
Awards Status
Not Specified
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
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE1 1NG
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified
Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Central
Westminster Constituency
Peterborough

Further Information

Notice Documents

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