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Defining the geographic scale of fish species populations, for impact assessments of low carbon energy projects an

DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL

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28 Dec 2022 at 15:04

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Summary of the contracting process

The UK Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (Defra) has awarded a research and experimental development services contract titled "Defining the geographic scale of fish species populations, for impact assessments of low carbon energy projects" with a value of 0 GBP. The contract, part of the Green Industrial Revolution agenda, is aimed at establishing standardized processes for defining fish species populations in marine environments to support environmental impact assessments. The procurement method was an open procedure with a deadline for tender submission on 21st October 2022, and the contract period is from 24th October 2022 to 31st March 2023, based in London, United Kingdom.

This contracting opportunity by Defra is suitable for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) businesses. Businesses involved in research and experimental development services, particularly those focused on environmental assessments in marine environments, are well-suited to compete for this tender. The project aims to contribute to the UK's 25 Year Environment Plan and achieve Good Environmental Status under the UK Marine Strategy, presenting a significant opportunity for businesses involved in environmental impact assessments and marine conservation.

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Notice Title

Defining the geographic scale of fish species populations, for impact assessments of low carbon energy projects an

Notice Description

The Government's commitment to Carbon Net Zero targets1 is driving the rapid expansion of the UK renewable energy sector. The Government Ten Point Plan for a Green Industrial Revolution2 outlines further commitments to low-carbon energy technologies, including nuclear power. Renewable energy, nuclear power station developments, and other Nationally Significant Infrastructure Projects are all required to conduct Environmental Impact Assessments (EIA), as well as other statutory assessments, to fulfil environmental regulations and support the consenting process for the projects. There is currently a lack of guidance on the process to define the geographic scales of populations of fish species in the marine environment, as required for use in EIA, Habitats Regulations Assessments (HRA), and Marine Conservation Zone assessments (MCZa). Establishing standardised process will ensure consistency in approach between projects, robustness for consenting processes, and has the potential to de-risk and streamline the consenting process for developments and regulators. EIA has traditionally taken an approach of assessing losses of fish in a solely anthropogenic context, comparing losses to fishery management stock units, or fishery landings data. This approach however, is not considered relevant when assessing fish populations as features of MPAs, Estuarine N2K sites (SAC/RAMSAR), or as prey species for protected marine mammals and seabirds. High-quality, standardised assessments will contribute to delivering the 25 Year Environment Plan and achieving Good Environmental Status under the UK Marine Strategy.

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/396084d8-3ab9-4c39-8656-5a5f2e875430
Current Stage
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All Stages
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Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Open procedure (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

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
28 Dec 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
21 Oct 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Oct 20223 years ago
Contract Period
23 Oct 2022 - 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
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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
TLI London
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

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