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'Where are the mink?' - Study on mink distribution and management options in Wales

NORTH WALES WILDLIFE TRUST

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Summary of the contracting process

The North Wales Wildlife Trust based in Bangor, Wales, has awarded a tender titled 'Where are the mink?' for a study on mink distribution and management options in Wales to Envirobotics Ltd. The study aims to establish a sustainable approach to tackling invasive species in Wales and involves conducting a feasibility study related to mink distribution and management. The procurement falls under the services category and is part of the Wales Resilient Ecological Network project.

This public procurement process presents an opportunity for organisations in the research and development, agricultural, environmental services, and consultancy sectors to contribute towards biodiversity conservation efforts in Wales. Businesses capable of conducting feasibility studies, stakeholder analyses, and providing strategic recommendations in the environmental sector are well-suited to compete for this tender. The deadline for submission was January 30, 2023, with the award expected by February 6, 2023.

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Notice Title

'Where are the mink?' - Study on mink distribution and management options in Wales

Notice Description

The Wales Resilient Ecological Network (WaREN) project is establishing a sustainable and collaborative approach to tackling invasive non-native species ('invasive species' or 'INNS') across Wales. Invasive species are one of the main drivers of biodiversity decline globally. The environmental, economic, and social impact of invasive species in Wales will continue to grow unless they are tackled with a sustainable and joined-up approach.We wish to appoint an organisation (or organisations) to conduct a feasibility study relating to mink (Neovision vison), its distribution and its management and control in Wales and to scope options for establishing a mink forum for Wales including (but not limited to) conducting a stakeholder analysis to identify possible forum members. The aim is to improve the strategic approach with joined-up efforts.Preference will be given to study proposals that address the following:- Analysis of current evidence on mink distribution in Wales (including mink 'hotspot' maps for Wales).- Identify current control and management efforts in Wales (e.g. through projects), and where there are gaps in the effort.- Identify and describe the options for monitoring the distribution and control of mink, including the most cost-effective options (e.g. GPS technology).- Scoping the feasibility of establishing a mink forum in Wales; identifying lessons learnt from other similar forums.- Identify the potential members for the mink forum and engage with relevant stakeholders (e.g. with semi-structured interviews). At least one workshop to bring potential forum members together.The successful organisation will need to deliver a feasibility study report (with input from the WaREN team) meeting the above requirements. It should include the following:- Study plan with aims and objectives (agreed by WaREN Project Manager). This should include an Ethics Statement and/or GDPR Statement if applicable- Comprehensive Risk Assessment including biosecurity considerations (if applicable)- Collection of required data through agreed methods- Analysis of data (with the potential involvement of study participants)- A clear set of recommendations (i.e. a 'way forward') and a clear statement of feasibility (including issues such as affordability and intellectual property)The successful organisation will be required to have the feasibility study report finalised and agreed upon with the WaREN Project Manager by early June 2023.

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-128045
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=128045
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

03 - Agricultural, farming, fishing, forestry and related products

73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80 - Education and training services

90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services


CPV Codes

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73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

77000000 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services

79000000 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

80000000 - Education and training services

90000000 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

Notice Value(s)

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

Notice Dates

Publication Date
14 Feb 20233 years ago
Submission Deadline
30 Jan 2023Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
9 Feb 20233 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
NORTH WALES WILDLIFE TRUST
Contact Name
Adrian Lloyd Jones, Tomos Jones
Contact Email
info@northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk, tomos.jones@northwaleswildlifetrust.org.uk
Contact Phone
+44 1248351541

Buyer Location

Locality
BANGOR
Postcode
LL57 2RT
Post Town
Llandudno
Country
Wales

Major Region (ITL 1)
TLL Wales
Basic Region (ITL 2)
TLL3 North Wales
Small Region (ITL 3)
TLL32 Gwynedd
Delivery Location
Not specified

Local Authority
Gwynedd
Electoral Ward
Canol Bangor
Westminster Constituency
Bangor Aberconwy

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

ENVIROBOTICS

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