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05 Aug 2026 at 15:12

Summary of the contracting process

JNCC SUPPORT CO is inviting tenders for a project titled "A review of non-invasive fish monitoring methods for Highly Protected Marine Areas," with the central aim to identify effective non-invasive techniques for monitoring marine life. This tender, classified under environmental services, is open to businesses through an open competition procurement method. It is located in the United Kingdom and has a tender closing date on 1st September 2026, with all enquiries closing on 25th August 2026. Interested parties are encouraged to download the ITT zip folder for further details and submit their bids by the specified deadline. The contract is valued at £30,000, with a gross amount of £36,000, and the delivery of services is expected to commence on 11th September 2026, concluding on 18th December 2026.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental services, particularly those that focus on marine and ecological studies. Companies with expertise in non-invasive monitoring technologies and survey methodologies will find this project aligns well with their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) can also capitalise on this opportunity, as the lot has been deemed suitable for SME participation. Businesses interested in showcasing innovative solutions and contributing to marine conservation efforts will likely find participating in this tender beneficial for business growth and development in environmental services.

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Notice Title

A review of non-invasive fish monitoring methods for Highly Protected Marine Areas

Notice Description

The primary aim of this project is to identify the most appropriate non-invasive approaches for monitoring demersal and pelagic fishes within and around the offshore Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs). This should be achieved through a literature review of existing non-invasive methodologies, technologies and survey approaches, culminating in evidence-based recommendations for future implementation within the offshore HPMA monitoring programme.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dccc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/074352-2026
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
UK4 - Tender Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Below threshold - open competition
Tender Suitability
SME
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

90700000 - Environmental services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Lots Value
£30,000 Under £100K
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
5 Aug 2026Today
Submission Deadline
1 Sep 20264 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
10 Sep 2026 - 18 Dec 2026 1-6 months
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

Tender Status
Active
Lots Status
Active
Awards Status
Not Specified
Contracts Status
Not Specified

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JNCC SUPPORT CO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
Available with D3 Tenders Premium →
Contact Phone
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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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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