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Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Post-Deployment Monitoring

NATURAL ENGLAND

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Award

30 May 2025 at 13:56

Tender

12 Mar 2025 at 16:51

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process for the "Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Post-Deployment Monitoring" was executed by Natural England, a central government public authority located in London. The project entails marine research services focused on post-deployment monitoring at several sites along the Sussex coastline. An open procurement method was used in this below-threshold competition. Initially tendered in March 2025, with quotations due by 24 April 2025, the contract was awarded on 29 May 2025 to CARCINUS LTD, a company based in Eastleigh. The contract runs from 30 May 2025 to 30 November 2025, with a total contract value of £55,195. The project is categorized under the services industry, specifically marine research, to be delivered within the UK J region.

This tender represents a significant business opportunity, especially for small and medium-sized enterprises within the marine research sector. Companies specialising in environmental surveys, marine biology, or aquatic habitat monitoring could greatly benefit from engaging in this contract. The open competition nature of the procurement process not only allows for a fair selection mechanism but also encourages participation from a wide range of businesses, highlighting those who can provide specialised services in marine research. Successful participation in such high-profile government projects not only contributes to business growth but also enhances credibility and visibility in the sector.

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Notice Title

Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Post-Deployment Monitoring

Notice Description

Natural England is seeking to commission post-deployment monitoring surveys of artificial seahorse habitats ('seahorse hotels' at 5 sites along the Sussex coastline to assess the effectiveness of the habitats to act as refuge for seahorses.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-04ec62
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/028848-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services


CPV Codes

73112000 - Marine research services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£50,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£55,195 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
30 May 20258 months ago
Submission Deadline
24 Apr 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
28 May 20259 months ago
Contract Period
29 May 2025 - 30 Nov 2025 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
NATURAL ENGLAND
Contact Name
Sian Woollard
Contact Email
sian.woollard@naturalengland.org.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
LONDON
Postcode
SW1P 4DF
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
TLJ South East (England)

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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

CARCINUS

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