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Field Data Collection Services Uganda

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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05 Aug 2024 at 14:49

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25 Jun 2024 at 12:19

Summary of the contracting process

The University of Exeter, a public education body, has recently completed a procurement process for "Field Data Collection Services Uganda," specifically targeting research consultancy services. The project, taking place in Queen Elizabeth National Park, Uganda, involves a single lot that required a supplier with specific permits and substantial experience, making the procurement method limited and negotiated without prior publication. This contract, valued at £403,200, was awarded to Mwaka FM Consultants Ltd, who have extensive experience and the required permits granted by the Uganda Wildlife Authority. The award stage is complete, with the contract signed on 5th July 2024.

This tender opens opportunities for businesses specialising in research consultancy services, especially those with niche expertise and relevant permits to operate in protected areas. Companies with robust experience in environmental data collection and collaboration with wildlife authorities would find such projects advantageous. The opportunity highlights the University of Exeter's continued investment in high-quality research projects and fosters partnerships that can drive significant business growth for well-placed enterprises.

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Notice Information

Notice Title

Field Data Collection Services Uganda

Notice Description

The University of Exeter have a requirement for field data collection services in the Queen Elizabeth National Park, western Uganda. These services can only be delivered by the chosen supplier, who have a permit to live and work within the park granted by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and have up-to 25 years' experience supporting the research outputs of this project.

Lot Information

Lot 1

The University of Exeter have a requirement for field data collection services in the Queen Elizabeth National Park, western Uganda. These services can only be delivered by the chosen supplier, who have a permit to live and work within the park granted by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and have up-to 25 years' experience supporting the research outputs of this project.

Procurement Information

The University of Exeter have a requirement for field data collection services in the Queen Elizabeth National Park, western Uganda. These services can only be delivered by the chosen supplier, who have a permit to live and work within the park granted by the Uganda Wildlife Authority (UWA) and have up-to 25 years' experience supporting the research outputs of this project.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-047273
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/024544-2024
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Limited
Procurement Method Details
Award procedure without prior publication of a call for competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 20241 years ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
24 Jun 20241 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Cancelled
Awards Status
Active
Contracts Status
Active

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EXETER
Additional Buyers

EUROPEAN UNION

Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
procurement@exeter.ac.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
EXETER
Postcode
EX4 4QH
Post Town
Exeter
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLK South West (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLK4 Devon
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLK43 Devon CC
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Exeter
Electoral Ward
Duryard and St James
Westminster Constituency
Exeter

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

MWAKA FM CONSULTANTS

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