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Evidence review on the sensitivity of saltmarsh to nutrients

NATURAL ENGLAND

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03 Mar 2023 at 14:57

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20 Oct 2022 at 12:42

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Summary of the contracting process

The buying organization for the public procurement contract is Natural England. The title of the procurement is "Evidence review on the sensitivity of saltmarsh to nutrients" within the research services industry category. The procurement is at the award stage. The contract has a value of £14,075 GBP and a contract period starting on 18th November 2022 and ending on 17th March 2023. In particular, the procurement method used was a limited tender with competitive quotation below the threshold. The opportunity was located in England.

This tender by Natural England for the evidence review on saltmarsh sensitivity to nutrients presents an opportunity for businesses operating in the research services sector. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are well-suited to compete in this procurement due to the nature of the requirements and the contract value. Businesses offering expertise in environmental research and ecosystem services would find this tender suitable for business growth and participation.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Evidence review on the sensitivity of saltmarsh to nutrients

Notice Description

The aim of this evidence review is to collate the evidence on the response of saltmarsh to changing nutrient concentrations in estuarine ecosystems and further our understanding on how these relationships are affected by other environmental and ecological factors. There is evidence to suggest that saltmarsh habitats are sensitive to nutrient enrichment. These habitats provide many ecosystem services and are either designated feature, sub-feature or supporting habitat in most estuarine and coastal MPAs. One of the main pressures causing the decline of these key habitats is nutrient enrichment, usually though smothering by opportunistic macroalgae, or via changes in the root structure of the saltmarsh itself. Eutrophication has also been known to impact saltmarsh indirectly through increase in dominance/productivity of upper species such as Sea Couch, creating species-poor monocultures of grass species. In order to manage MPAs, and give appropriate advice, it is important for Natural England to understand the nutrient and water quality conditions that will lead to the favourable condition of saltmarsh habitats. This will enable conservation targets to be ecologically relevant and applied at the appropriate scale. Additional information: Quotations and proposals for completing the work should be submitted as detailed in the Request for Quotation Document. Questions on the process or regarding the project may be submitted via email by the 4th November, and the closing date for submissions to rebecca.deleij@naturalengland.org.uk is 12 noon Friday 11th November. Please consider Natural England's example terms and conditions before submitting a quote. As this is a request for competitive quotes, the value of the contract will not be disclosed, procurement will be managed by Natural England in line with our Financial Scheme of Delegation section E https://www.gov.uk/government/publications/natural-england-financial-schedule-of-delegation/natural-england-financial-scheme-of-delegation#part-e-procurement

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-abbd92df-e0e0-47f7-bfc1-7b153dbfc4d9
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9b49b14d-6af8-4a6a-8cb6-6a911e951f94
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, 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

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73110000 - Research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£14,075 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
11 Nov 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Nov 20223 years ago
Contract Period
18 Nov 2022 - 17 Mar 2023 1-6 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
YORK
Postcode
YO1 7PX
Post Town
York
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLE Yorkshire and The Humber
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLE2 North Yorkshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLE21 York
Delivery Location
TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England)
Local Authority
York
Electoral Ward
Guildhall
Westminster Constituency
York Central

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY

Further Information

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