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

JNCC SUPPORT CO

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19 Aug 2026 at 12:01

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05 Aug 2026 at 16:12

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Summary of the contracting process

JNCC Support Co is commissioning an environmental services project to review non-invasive fish monitoring methods for offshore Highly Protected Marine Areas (HPMAs). The work will identify suitable approaches for monitoring demersal and pelagic fish within and around these protected areas. It covers a literature review of existing non-invasive methodologies, technologies and survey approaches, followed by evidence-based recommendations for future use in the offshore HPMA monitoring programme. The work is delivered in the United Kingdom, with the requirement focused on offshore marine environments. This is a research and advisory assignment rather than a supply, construction or routine operational services contract, and is relevant to organisations with expertise in marine ecology, fisheries science, environmental evidence reviews or fish-monitoring technology assessment.

The procurement has reached tender: JNCC Support Co invited offers through a below-threshold open competition. It comprises one lot, with bids evaluated on quality of bid at 60%, contractor details at 20% and price at 20%. The enquiry deadline was 1 September 2026 at 14:00, and the bid submission deadline was 8 September 2026 at 14:00. The contract period is 11 September to 18 December 2026. The estimated value is £30,000 excluding VAT, or £36,000 including VAT. Bids are to be submitted electronically by email, and the tender documents were revised with the timetable updated; bidders are directed to use the revised ITT and clarification questions and answers log when preparing submissions.

This opportunity suits small and medium-sized enterprises as well as specialist environmental consultancies, research organisations and marine science teams. Strong candidates will be able to find, assess and synthesise scientific literature on non-invasive monitoring of demersal and pelagic fish, and compare relevant methodologies, technologies and survey approaches. The work calls for sound understanding of offshore marine ecosystems, fish monitoring and the practical requirements of monitoring Highly Protected Marine Areas. Suppliers should be able to turn evidence into clear, defensible recommendations for future programme implementation. Relevant experience in fisheries science, marine ecology, conservation monitoring, environmental research or technology appraisal would support a competitive bid, particularly where it demonstrates robust analytical methods and credible technical reporting.

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Notice Information

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.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-h6vhtk-06dccc
Publication Source
Find A Tender Service
Latest Notice
https://www.find-tender.service.gov.uk/Notice/078916-2026
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
19 Aug 20265 days ago
Submission Deadline
8 Sep 20262 weeks to go
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
Contract Period
11 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

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
JNCC SUPPORT CO
Contact Name
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Contact Email
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Contact Phone
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Buyer Location

Locality
PETERBOROUGH
Postcode
PE2 8YY
Postcode Area
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

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