Tender

BHE MCZ Acoustic Survey

NATURAL ENGLAND

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31 Aug 2022 at 16:59

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Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the BHE MCZ Acoustic Survey is currently at the tender stage. Natural England, based in Eastleigh, England, is seeking competitive quotations for survey services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method is a limited competitive quotation below the threshold. The deadline for tender submissions is 14th September 2022 at 12:00 GMT, with a contract period starting on 20th September 2022 and ending on 31st March 2023. The survey aims to gather acoustic data to identify seabed characteristics for further ecological analysis and habitat assessment.

This tender opportunity for the BHE MCZ Acoustic Survey presents a chance for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the survey services industry to expand their business. Businesses that specialise in marine surveying, acoustic data analysis, and ecological consultancy may find this tender particularly suited to their strengths. The project's focus on ecological evidence and habitat assessment offers a unique opportunity for companies interested in environmental conservation and marine biodiversity to contribute to the protection and understanding of designated habitat features within the MCZ.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

BHE MCZ Acoustic Survey

Notice Description

*Responses by email only* BHE MCZ was designated in 2019 under the MCAA (2009) and covers an area of 19,486.51 ha between Beachy Head lighthouse in the west and Haistings Pier in the east. The MCZ extends just beyond 6nm offshore. Since designation, it has been increasingly clear that, although evidence was sufficient to designate features within the site itself, it is not sufficiently comprehensive to undertake a condition assessment of the features of the site. It is also not currently possible to accurately assess the impacts of certain activities due to uncertainty over the extent of feature habitats. Therefore, to ensure site features are protected, conservation advice for the site is precautionary (as required under the Marine and Coastal Access Act (2009). This survey will gather acoustic data on the seabed and bathymetry within the site to enable locations to be identified for further camera work to be undertaken at a later date. The surveys will provide coverage, scale and quality of ecological evidence and analysis will enable a better understanding of the distribution and extent of designated habitat features of the site. Overall outputs of the approach: * Gather acoustic (side scan sonar and bathymetric) data to identify seabed characteristics and relate these to existing mapping of seabed sediments and potential habitats within the agreed sample area. * Using previous survey and habitat information and the acoustic survey information gathered, provide a survey report and suggest likely candidates for further video transect and camera work.

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/8a6960c5-79a2-4b10-be1e-d92c2ae26256
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Competitive quotation (below threshold)
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£1,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Sep 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Sep 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
19 Sep 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 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
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
EASTLEIGH
Postcode
SO50 9YN
Post Town
Southampton
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ35 South Hampshire
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Eastleigh
Electoral Ward
Eastleigh Central
Westminster Constituency
Eastleigh

Further Information

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