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Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) Analysis of North West Jones Bank MCZ TC25035

JNCC SUPPORT CO

This public procurement record has 5 releases in its history.

Award

18 Sep 2025 at 08:22

TenderUpdate

27 Aug 2025 at 15:29

TenderUpdate

27 Aug 2025 at 15:20

TenderUpdate

14 Aug 2025 at 11:00

Tender

06 Aug 2025 at 10:45

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process led by JNCC SUPPORT CO pertains to the "Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) Analysis of North West Jones Bank MCZ TC25035." This project involves environmental services specific to the examination of demersal taxa through BRUV footage as part of a broader monitoring and research initiative within various Marine Protected Areas in the UK, focusing on the North-West Jones Bank Marine Conservation Zone. The process was executed as an open procedure below the financial threshold, culminating in an award to FJORDSTRONG LIMITED on 18th September 2025, with the contract signed on 15th September 2025. The project is administered from Peterborough, UK, and the contract period extends from 6th October 2025 to 30th January 2026.

This tender presents substantial growth opportunities for businesses specialising in marine environmental analysis and video surveillance services. Firms with expertise in identifying marine taxa using remote video technology could gain from this project by showcasing their analytical capabilities and expanding their portfolio within government-led environmental research initiatives. The procurement was conducted via an open competition method, making it particularly suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that meet the specific qualification requirements of the tender.

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Notice Title

Baited Remote Underwater Video (BRUV) Analysis of North West Jones Bank MCZ TC25035

Notice Description

To Undertake an analysis of demersal taxa present in BRUV footage to be collected on the TC25035 survey of NWJB. Up to 30 samples of approximately 60 minutes are planned to be collected within the survey area.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-05824e
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/057560-2025
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

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£20,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£14,180 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
18 Sep 20255 months ago
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
14 Sep 20255 months ago
Contract Period
5 Oct 2025 - 30 Jan 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JNCC SUPPORT CO
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
contractqueries@jncc.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Post Town
Peterborough
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH41 Peterborough
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Peterborough
Electoral Ward
Fletton and Stanground
Westminster Constituency
North West Cambridgeshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

FJORDSTRONG

Further Information

Notice Documents

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