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Scientific Services in support of R214127 and R214492

UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA

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24 Mar 2026 at 14:53

Summary of the contracting process

The procurement process led by the University of East Anglia focuses on scientific services, including autumn tagging, monitoring of bird fatalities due to powerline collisions, and satellite telemetry for bustard species. Categorised under research and experimental development services, this contract is in the award stage with a completion status. The contract, valued at £59,597.64, will operate from 13th March 2026 to 30th June 2028 across the UKH15 region in the United Kingdom. Having utilised a "direct" procurement method below the competition threshold, this process did not involve competitive bidding.

This tender offers growth potential for businesses specialising in scientific research, environmental monitoring, and consultancy services. With the contract awarded to Biopolis, a large-scale supplier from Portugal, the opportunity was suited for organisations with expertise in biodiversity and genetic resource studies. Businesses in related sectors can leverage this procurement insight to explore similar opportunities, especially those capable of delivering specialised scientific and research services in support of biodiversity and environmental management projects.

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Notice Title

Scientific Services in support of R214127 and R214492

Notice Description

Scientific Services. Catching, handling, supervising and coordinate autumn tagging. Help from an expert in design and monitoring of powerline collision bird fatality monitoring and expert advice and help in bustard satellite telemetry

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0672ef
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/026898-2026
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK7 - Contract Details Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Direct
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - without competition
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Large

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

71351700 - Scientific prospecting services

73100000 - Research and experimental development services

73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£59,597 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
24 Mar 20261 weeks ago
Submission Deadline
Not specified
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
12 Mar 20263 weeks ago
Contract Period
13 Mar 2026 - 30 Jun 2028 2-3 years
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
UNIVERSITY OF EAST ANGLIA
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
NORWICH
Postcode
NR4 7TJ
Post Town
Norwich
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLH East (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLH5 Norfolk
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLH51 Norwich and East Norfolk
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Norwich
Electoral Ward
University
Westminster Constituency
Norwich South

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

BIOPOLIS

Further Information

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