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Marine Treasures, Natur am Byth: Pink Sea Fan Project Pembrokeshire

MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Marine Conservation Society, based in Ross-on-Wye, is currently engaged in a procurement process titled "Marine Treasures, Natur am Byth: Pink Sea Fan Project Pembrokeshire." This tender, initiated with a focus on providing consultancy services to assess recovery options for the Pink Sea Fan in Wales, operates within the environmental consultancy field. The procurement stage is at the Award phase, with key activities associated with reviewing restoration techniques and conducting workshops with stakeholders. Notably, the contract was signed on 1st March 2022, following a tender period that concluded on 17th January 2022.

This project presents an excellent opportunity for businesses specialising in marine biology, environmental consultancy, and research services, particularly those with expertise in marine management and collaborative working with stakeholders, especially in Wales. Companies equipped with knowledge of the Pink Sea Fan and its restoration will find this tender aligns well with their capabilities. Furthermore, the work packages outlined in the contract encourage an innovative approach to restoration, making it suitable for businesses looking to expand their service offerings in marine conservation projects.

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Notice Title

Marine Treasures, Natur am Byth: Pink Sea Fan Project Pembrokeshire

Notice Description

This invitation to quote covers a contract to review population recovery options for the Pink Sea Fan (PSF) in Wales, with a focus around the Skomer Marine Conservation Zone (MCZ), identifying key organisations and individuals to deliver this recovery and helping to lead a workshop to determine suitable ways forward.The work has been split into separate work packages to facilitate quoting. Please itemise your quote for each work package.Work packages1. Review of PSF restoration techniques and potential, including factors influencing successA desktop study collating current information on techniques suitable for PSF restoration and recovery in Wales. These should particularly include possible management options for natural recovery as well as more active restoration techniques. Case studies of where and how these interventions have worked should be included. The PSFs in Pembrokeshire are currently known to be the most northerly in Wales. PSF research within the Skomer Marine Conservation Zone has looked at growth, spawning, sex ratios and genetic connectivity. Consideration should be given to known information regarding factors that could impact PSF restoration including disease and impacts. Impacts may be natural (e.g. shark egg entanglement) or anthropogenic (e.g. commercial and recreational activities that interact with the seabed).2. Identify key organisations or individuals that would be suitable to deliver the restoration and / or recovery of PSF in the project areaWorking with the Pembrokeshire Regional Coordinator, identify the organisations and or individuals who would be best placed to deliver (or contribute to) the recovery and / or restoration techniques identified in work package 1.3. Help lead a workshops with stakeholdersAttend and help to lead discussion in a virtual workshop with stakeholders identified in work package 2. The workshop will be used to highlight outputs of the review (work package 1) and determine how best to proceed with restoration and / or recovery options developed with the stakeholders. It will also provide an opportunity to identify any existing engagement material for use in the delivery phase. Facilitation will be provided by the Pembrokeshire Regional Coordinator.4. Workshop report and outline restoration and / or recovery approach for PSFProvide the results of the workshop in a report with a strategy of how to proceed with restoration and / or recovery of PSF, including management options.Deliverables:1. Report covering work package 1 as detailed above.2. A comprehensive list of key organisations or individuals that would be suitable for delivering /contributing to restoration and / or recovery of PSF in the project area.3. Contribute to delivering a stakeholder workshop and complete a workshop report to include a restoration / recovery strategy.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-116794
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=116794
Current Stage
Award
All Stages
Tender, Award

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Contract Award Notice
Procurement Type
Standard
Procurement Category
Services
Procurement Method
Open
Procurement Method Details
Not specified
Tender Suitability
Not specified
Awardee Scale
Not specified

Common Procurement Vocabulary (CPV)

CPV Divisions

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

73210000 - Research consultancy services

90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

Notice Value(s)

Tender Value
Not specified
Lots Value
Not specified
Awards Value
Not specified
Contracts Value
Not specified

Notice Dates

Publication Date
8 Mar 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
17 Jan 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
1 Mar 20223 years ago
Contract Period
Not specified - Not specified
Recurrence
Not specified

Notice Status

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

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Contact Name
Abigail Kershaw
Contact Email
abby.kershaw@mcsuk.org
Contact Phone
+44 1989566017

Buyer Location

Locality
ROSS-ON-WYE
Postcode
HR9 7US
Post Town
Hereford
Country
England

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLG West Midlands (England)
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLG11 Herefordshire, County of
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Herefordshire, County of
Electoral Ward
Ross North
Westminster Constituency
Hereford and South Herefordshire

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UNIVERSITY OF EXETER

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