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RDE642 Zooplankton analysis for Allonby Bay HPMA

NATURAL ENGLAND

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22 Aug 2024 at 09:44

Summary of the contracting process

Natural England has recently completed the procurement process for a project titled "RDE642 Zooplankton analysis for Allonby Bay HPMA," classified under the Research and Development Consultancy Services industry category. The contract, aimed at gathering ecological data to assist in the full recovery of marine ecosystems within the Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area, included water sample collection and zooplankton taxonomic identification. The procurement followed a selective method involving a call-off from a framework agreement. The tender period concluded on 14 August 2024, with the contract running from 21 August 2024 to 31 March 2025, covering multiple regions including the UK and various British Overseas Territories.

This tender represents a valuable opportunity for businesses in ecological consultancy, marine biology, and environmental research, particularly those that qualify as Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs) or Voluntary, Community and Social Enterprises (VCSEs). With a focus on zooplankton analysis and marine ecosystem monitoring, businesses with expertise in marine ecological surveys and data analysis are well-suited to compete for such contracts. The awarded contract, valued at £3,360 GBP, was won by The Marine Biological Association of the UK, highlighting the potential for business growth in collaborating with authoritative bodies like Natural England.

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Notice Title

RDE642 Zooplankton analysis for Allonby Bay HPMA

Notice Description

HPMAs are areas of the sea that allow for the protection and full recovery of marine ecosystems. By designating areas of sea with high levels of protection, HPMAs will allow nature to fully recover to a more natural state, allowing the ecosystem to thrive. They prohibit extractive, destructive and depositional uses, allowing only non-damaging levels of other activities to the extent permitted by international law. HPMAs will protect all species and habitats and associated ecosystem processes within the site boundary, including the seabed and water column. This means gathering comprehensive evidence of the effectiveness of the HPMA in delivering biodiversity recovery will be critical. Natural England is commissioning ecological survey work in 2024/2025 to continue collecting baseline data on the environmental state of Allonby Bay Highly Protected Marine Area (HPMA). As part of the evidence gathering of the HPMAs pilot project, water samples will be collected from the site monthly for zooplankton taxonomic identification. The water samples will be collected by the Environmental Agency who currently collect water samples for zooplankton analysis (undertaken by the Marine Biological Association) at nearby sites as part of their inshore monitoring programme. A new sample site within Allonby Bay will be established for this monthly monitoring project.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-b5fd17-eadb4e34-ea54-473e-9ee1-01b0e2aed27d
Publication Source
Contracts Finder
Latest Notice
https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/36a3a6ae-8b69-4f5a-89d8-5773394b820a
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
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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
SME

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
£3,360 Under £100K
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£3,360 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
14 Aug 2024Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
20 Aug 20241 years ago
Contract Period
20 Aug 2024 - 31 Mar 2025 6-12 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
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

THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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