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Medway Estuary MCZ Intertidal Survey

NATURAL ENGLAND

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24 Mar 2023 at 13:48

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14 Dec 2022 at 16:28

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13 Dec 2022 at 08:07

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01 Dec 2022 at 13:49

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Summary of the contracting process

The public procurement contracting process for the Medway Estuary MCZ Intertidal Survey is led by Natural England. The tender, titled "Medway Estuary MCZ Intertidal Survey," falls under the services main procurement category with a value of £24,999, using a competitive quotation method. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with the contract period set from January 3, 2023, to March 31, 2023. The tender deadline was on December 16, 2022, and the overall aim is to fill evidence gaps in previous surveys to provide evidence-based advice for conservation.

This procurement process offers opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the United Kingdom, particularly those specializing in survey services. The project focuses on the Medway Estuary Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) and requires expertise in identifying and mapping biotopes and biological communities. Businesses with experience in intertidal habitat surveys and ecological analysis would be well-suited to compete for this contract, contributing to the protection and conservation efforts of the Medway Estuary MCZ.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Medway Estuary MCZ Intertidal Survey

Notice Description

Responses by email only: Medway Estuary Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ) is an inshore site on the Kent coast which was designated in 2013 under the Marine and Coastal Access Act (2009). The MCZ completes the protection of habitats within the Medway Estuary, with its designated broad-scale habitat features, including rare habitats like peat and clay exposures. Natural England seeks to complete evidence gaps in previous Phase 1 and 2 surveys of the intertidal habitats in Medway Estuary MCZ. The surveys would identify and map the extent and distribution, species composition and distribution of biotopes within the intertidal habitats of Medway Estuary MCZ. The data collected will address a clear evidence gap which will allow Natural England to deliver evidence based advise, for example when assessing the pressures of fishing activities on peat and clay exposures. By filling evidence gaps, data can also be shared publicly and will contribute to condition assessments for the MCZ. The overall outputs of this contract are: * Using previous data, identify and map the extent and distribution of biotopes and biological communities within the intertidal habitats in Medway Estuary MCZ, according to the JNCC Marine Habitat Classification for Britain and Ireland. * Provide semi-quantitative information on species composition across the range of habitat biotopes and biotope complexes identified. * Inform a subsequent quantitative Phase 2 survey with infauna and PSA analysis of intertidal sediments. Additional information: Quotations are requested to provide information required in the RFQ. The timeline given in the RFQ will be followed to enable the project to be delivered by end of March 2023.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
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Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/cea8fc56-8c58-4b60-b103-d3bd2ad3c3c8
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

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

CPV Codes

79311000 - Survey services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£24,999 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£20,829 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20232 years ago
Submission Deadline
16 Dec 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
16 Jan 20233 years ago
Contract Period
23 Jan 2023 - 28 Dec 2023 6-12 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
Becca Turley
Contact Email
becca.turley@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
07795 904495

Buyer Location

Locality
ASHFORD
Postcode
TN23 1HU
Post Town
Tonbridge
Country
England
Major Region (ITL 1)
TLJ South East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLJ4 Kent
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLJ45 Mid Kent
Delivery Location
TLJ South East (England)
Local Authority
Ashford
Electoral Ward
Victoria
Westminster Constituency
Ashford

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

APEM

Further Information

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