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Provision of Wildlife Monitoring Programme Belize

DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION

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13 Aug 2025 at 09:39

Summary of the contracting process

The Defence Infrastructure Organisation, part of the UK's central government, has conducted a procurement process titled "Provision of Wildlife Monitoring Programme Belize." This contract falls under the category of wildlife preservation services and is located in Belize. The procurement method used was direct award due to the specific expertise held by the University of Belize, which is the sole national archive for big cat data in the region. The process has reached the award stage, with the contract valued at £25,000 and scheduled to commence on 29th September 2025, concluding on 31st March 2026. Key players include the Defence Infrastructure Organisation as the buying authority and the Environmental Research Institute at the University of Belize as the supplier.

This procurement offers significant opportunities for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) specialising in wildlife and environmental services, especially those capable of establishing partnerships or sub-contracting arrangements with the University of Belize. Businesses with expertise in wildlife monitoring or data archiving can find growth potential in collaborating on future projects or expanding their services in Central America. The use of a direct award process here indicates specific technical qualifications, highlighting the demand for niche capabilities in international wildlife research endeavours.

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Notice Title

Provision of Wildlife Monitoring Programme Belize

Notice Description

Provision of Wildlife Monitoring Programme in Belize

Procurement Information

The university of Belize hold the only national archive for big cat data in Belize.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0586cd
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/048306-2025
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK5 - Transparency Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Direct award
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
SME

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services


CPV Codes

92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
£25,000 Under £100K
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 Aug 20256 months ago
Contract Period
28 Sep 2025 - 31 Mar 2026 6-12 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Complete
Lots Status
Complete
Awards Status
Pending
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
DEFENCE INFRASTRUCTURE ORGANISATION
Contact Name
Not specified
Contact Email
iona.cameron103@mod.gov.uk
Contact Phone
Not specified

Buyer Location

Locality
GLASGOW
Postcode
G2 8EX
Post Town
Glasgow
Country
Scotland

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLM Scotland
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLM3 West Central Scotland
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLM32 Glasgow City
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Glasgow City
Electoral Ward
Anderston/City/Yorkhill
Westminster Constituency
Glasgow North

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF BELIZE, ENVIRONMENTAL RESEARCH INSTITUTE

Further Information

Notice Documents

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