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Seabed Infrastructure on Sandbank MPAs: Assessing the impact on feature extent

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

03 Mar 2023 at 16:34

TenderAmendment

21 Dec 2022 at 14:00

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02 Dec 2022 at 14:55

TenderAmendment

01 Dec 2022 at 07:56

Tender

30 Nov 2022 at 12:48

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England is currently running a procurement process titled "Seabed Infrastructure on Sandbank MPAs: Assessing the impact on feature extent" in the Research and Development services category. The tender involves assessing the impact of deposited rocky substrate on sandbank extent and distribution within Marine Protected Areas. The procurement is at the award stage, with a contract value of £20,240 in GBP. The procurement method used is Competitive Quotation, with a tender period closing on 2nd January 2023 and a contract period from 16th January to 31st March 2023.

This tender opportunity by Natural England provides a chance for businesses involved in research and development services and consultancy to engage in assessing marine habitats. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in marine ecology and habitat preservation would be well-suited to compete for this contract. The procurement process offers potential growth opportunities for businesses looking to contribute to environmental protection initiatives within the marine sector.

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Notice Title

Seabed Infrastructure on Sandbank MPAs: Assessing the impact on feature extent

Notice Description

The research project will fill evidence gaps required by Natural England in our MPA site condition assessments. Specifically in relation to how we should best consider impacts from deposited rocky substrate on sandbank extent and distribution. Such work will help inform our MPA condition assessment and HRA advice on major offshore infrastructure. Seabed rock protection deposited by energy infrastructure in sandbank Marine Protected Areas (MPAs) is a major issue. It is a reason why several Special Areas of Conservation (SACs) are in unfavourable condition, it is a reason why some offshore wind projects have required government derogation and is driving a large strategic habitat compensation programme, it is also an important factor controlling where offshore wind farms are built. Yet there is significant uncertainty regarding how rock protection impacts the ecology of sandbank habitats. Additional information: We are looking for a fairly brief tender proposal, which will be evaluated after Christmas for an immediate start in the new year. The closing date is the 2nd January as this will allow time to reallocate funds in the event there are no submissions, if you wish to undertake this work and are planning on submitting a proposal, but you are struggling to meet the deadline please contact Mark Johnston or Nancy Reinoso as soon as possible.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-b2f0f1da-b54d-4313-a465-fd4ca1b902fe
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/84a5e29f-ccc0-4628-8ff1-16685d88e52b
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
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,240 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
3 Mar 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
3 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
6 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
14 Feb 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
KENDAL
Postcode
LA9 7RL
Post Town
Lancaster
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLD North West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLD1 Cumbria
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLD14 Westmorland and Furness
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Westmorland and Furness
Electoral Ward
Kendal South
Westminster Constituency
Westmorland and Lonsdale

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MARINESPACE

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