Tender

: Marine Treasures, Natur am Byth Water Quality Project Llyn & Ynys Mon & Pembrokeshire

MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

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09 Jun 2022 at 11:55

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Summary of the contracting process

The Marine Conservation Society is seeking bids for the contract entitled "Marine Treasures, Natur am Byth Water Quality Project" focused on the water quality in the regions of Llyn & Ynys Môn and Pembrokeshire. This tender is currently in the planning stage, with the deadline for submissions set for 7th July 2022. The project is part of a broader initiative funded by the National Lottery Heritage Fund, aimed at enhancing marine conservation efforts throughout Wales.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those with expertise in water quality assessment and stakeholder engagement. Companies experienced in data collation, workshop facilitation, and stakeholder collaboration would find this project well-suited to their capabilities. Notably, the contract encourages consortia bidding, allowing firms to join forces and leverage their strengths to meet the project's requirements effectively.

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Notice Title

: Marine Treasures, Natur am Byth Water Quality Project Llyn & Ynys Mon & Pembrokeshire

Notice Description

This is an invitation to quote (ITQ) for the contract for the Water Quality Project: Llyn & Ynys Mon and Pembrokeshire during the development phase of Natur am Byth!MCS, who are leading on Welsh Marine Treasures, the marine component of the Natur am Byth! programme, have contracted a regional coordinator for each of the two marine project areas: Pembrokeshire and Llyn & Ynys Mon. On behalf of MCS, the regional coordinators will supervise the species/theme-specific contracts.Welsh Marine Treasures covers the following marine species and themes,* Native oyster (Ostrea edulis) - Pembrokeshire focussed, although links to Llyn & Ynys Mon region* Pink sea fan (Eunicella verrucosa) - Pembrokeshire only* Seagrass (all relevant species) - both regions* Crawfish (Palinurus elephas) - both regions* Water quality theme - both regionsThis invitation to quote comes under the water quality theme of the development phase. The project aims include a review of existing water quality projects, initiatives and monitoring, as well as engagement with stakeholders to identify actions relevant to the Welsh Marine Treasures project area as well as general actions relevant at a Wales level.This contract is part of the development stage of Natur am Byth! which is funded by National Lottery Heritage Fund (NLHF). Further work on water quality will be part of the next (delivery) stage subject to successful completion of the development stage.The contractor will work closely with the Llyn and Ynys Mon Regional Coordinator, Welsh Marine Treasures, who will be leading on this work. The contractor will also need to work with the Pembrokeshire Regional Coordinator.3. Terms and Conditions of contract3.1 Detailed terms and conditions that apply to this contract are included below.4. Description of the requirement4.1 Expected outputs/deliverablesThis invitation to quote covers a contract reviewing water quality projects, initiatives and monitoring that have taken place or are ongoing across Wales, this includes both statutory and non-statutory work.The work has been split into separate work packages to facilitate quoting. Please can you itemise your quote for each work package. It is estimated that the time spent on each work package will be as follows:Work package 1 20%Work package 2 40%Work package 3 40%Work packages:1. Review of existing water quality projects, initiatives and monitoringA desktop study collating high level information on existing statutory and non-statutory water quality projects and initiatives that have taken place or are ongoing across Wales. This review should include engagement with relevant stakeholders involved in these projects.Collate and summarise, in an accessible way, what information is collected in relation to water quality in Wales through, for example, Special Area of Conservation (SAC) and Water Framework Directive (WFD) monitoring, creating maps where relevant. Identify gaps in data collection and assess how to fill them. Reference needs to be made to relevant management tools such as regional SAC Management Plans, NRW's Protected Sites Actions Database and Opportunity Catchments. The review will be written up as a report.2. Organise a water quality workshop for Statutory StakeholdersOrganise a workshop of decision makers/regulators (e.g. NRW, Dwr Cymru, SAC Officers) to discuss the review carried out in work package 1. The aim of the workshop is to determine what needs to be done with water quality, identify gaps and how to integrate across different Directives, sharing information and best practice. The focus of the workshop will be determined during work package 1 in consultation with the Llyn & Ynys Mon regional coordinator, Welsh Marine Treasures.3. Workshop report and recommendationsWrite up of the workshop to include recommendations for water quality actions, focussing on any gaps that need to be filled and how that could be best achieved. General recommendations should be Wales wide but location specific recommendations should focus on the Welsh Marine Treasures project area. The action plan should focus on the water quality aspects most affecting the Welsh Marine Treasures species.Deliverables:1. Report covering work package 1 as detailed above2. A comprehensive list of key organisations and/or individuals involved in project or statutory work on water quality in the project areas3. Workshop results in the form of a report with recommendations and other materials as necessaryNOTE: To register your interest in this notice and obtain any additional information please visit the Sell2Wales Web Site at https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/Search/Search_Switch.aspx?ID=122027. (WA Ref:122027)The buyer considers that this contract is suitable for consortia bidding.

Notice Details

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-122027
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=122027
Current Stage
Tender
All Stages
Tender

Procurement Classification

Notice Type
S2W Notice - Website Invitation to Tender 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
9 Jun 20223 years ago
Submission Deadline
7 Jul 2022Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
Not specified
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
Not Specified

Buyer & Supplier

Contracting Authority (Buyer)

Main Buyer
MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY
Contact Name
Abigail Kershaw
Contact Email
financial.control@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

Further Information

Notice Documents

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