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RDE658 Additional sampling for national saltmarsh study

ENVIRONMENT AGENCY

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24 Oct 2024 at 10:08

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Summary of the contracting process

The Environment Agency has concluded the procurement process for the project titled "RDE658 Additional sampling for national saltmarsh study." This falls under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code: 73200000). The tender was executed using a selective method, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract, worth £33,203.59 GBP, runs from 8th October 2024 to 31st March 2025. The procurement stage is now at the Award phase, with the official award date being 23rd October 2024. The project spans multiple locations, including the UK, Europe, and various British Overseas Territories, and focuses on improving ecosystem service evidence in estuarine and coastal habitats like saltmarshes and seagrass beds.

This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consulting, marine biology, and ecological research. The project’s focus on detailed sediment and biomass analysis can cater to SMEs with specific expertise in these areas, as well as larger ecological and hydrological research organisations. Companies with capabilities in particle size analysis, bulk density measurement, and carbon and nitrogen value estimation will find this contract particularly fitting. The Environment Agency seeks reliable partners to execute this critical environmental project, underscoring the potential for impactful contributions and valuable collaborations in the field of ecosystem assessment.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

RDE658 Additional sampling for national saltmarsh study

Notice Description

Purpose As part of Year 3 of the marine Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Programme (mNCEA), the Environment Agency are running a project called the Land-Sea Interface (LSI), which aims to improve the evidence of ecosystem services in key estuarine and coastal habitats, such as saltmarsh, seagrass and shellfish beds. Scope This project aims to work in tandem with the National Saltmarsh Nutrient Survey RDE 589 and the National Seagrass Nutrient survey RDE 590. The extra sampling is split into two components, identifying sediment characteristics of saltmarsh and seagrass, specifically Particle size analysis and bulk density. Secondly, additional below and above ground biomass sampling of saltmarshes in 6 estuaries across England and establishing C and N values for the development of the Saltmarsh code.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-e9412530-9d59-4aab-87fa-b8e998f51ce7
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9d04e00b-3b14-4e2b-a9ab-3fc1db1edc1e
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Framework
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Selective
Procurement Method Details
Call-off from a framework agreement
Tender Suitability
SME, VCSE
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

CPV Codes

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£33,203 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£33,203 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Oct 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
1 Oct 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
22 Oct 20241 years ago
Contract Period
7 Oct 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 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
ENVIRONMENT AGENCY
Contact Name
Adrian Ajibade
Contact Email
adrian.ajibade@defra.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

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
Not specified
Local Authority
Westminster
Electoral Ward
St James's
Westminster Constituency
Cities of London and Westminster

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY (UKCEH

Further Information

Notice Documents

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