This public procurement record has 4 releases in its history.

Award

22 Jun 2026 at 09:53

TenderUpdate

13 May 2026 at 12:27

TenderUpdate

30 Apr 2026 at 15:24

Tender

20 Apr 2026 at 16:04

Summary of the contracting process

The contracting process, initiated by JNCC SUPPORT CO, focuses on the project titled "Production of seabird flight height distributions from at-sea laser rangefinder data." This is under the industry category of Environmental services, with a primary location in the United Kingdom. The procurement process has reached the Award stage as of 22nd June 2026, with the contract already signed and set to be active from 8th June 2026 to 30th September 2026. The procurement method utilised was an open, below-threshold competition, which invited a broad range of participants to bid on this opportunity. The involved parties include JAMES HUTTON LIMITED as the supplier who successfully secured the contract.

This tender presents a valuable growth opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those with expertise in data collection and analysis using laser rangefinders, as well as those capable of contributing to ecological research projects. Given the project's focus on collision risk models and flight distribution analysis, businesses with a background in scientific research and analytics stand to benefit most. The open procurement method ensures that a diverse range of businesses can compete, offering new avenues for expanding service offerings and establishing partnerships within the public sector. Additionally, SMEs that can demonstrate robust analytical capabilities and previous experience in similar projects may find themselves particularly well-suited to leverage this opportunity.

How relevant is this notice?

Notice Title

Production of seabird flight height distributions from at-sea laser rangefinder data

Notice Description

This project aims to create Manx Shearwater Puffinus puffinus and European storm petrel (Hydrobates pelagicus) flight height distributions from flight height data collected from boats with laser rangefinders (LRFs), which can then be used to inform collision risk models (CRMs).

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-0686c6
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/058381-2026
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
£28,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£28,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
£27,978 Under £100K

Notice Dates

Publication Date
22 Jun 20261 months ago
Submission Deadline
15 May 2026Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
4 Jun 20262 months ago
Contract Period
7 Jun 2026 - 30 Sep 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
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →

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

JAMES HUTTON

Further Information

Notice Documents

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