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Natur am Byth! Mor: Seagrass Moorings - Purchase and Installation

MARINE CONSERVATION SOCIETY

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Summary of the contracting process

The Marine Conservation Society initiated a public procurement process titled "Natur am Byth! Môr: Seagrass Moorings - Purchase and Installation," under the services category. This process aims to enhance the resilience of seagrass meadows in the Llŷn and Ynys Môn regions through the acquisition and installation of Advanced Mooring Systems (AMS). The Marine Conservation Society, situated in Ross-on-Wye, oversees the procurement, ensuring alignment with their policy. This project has reached the award stage, with the contract being awarded to Uk Maritime Consulting Ltd. The contract was signed on 13th May 2025, following the tender period which concluded on 31st March 2025. The initiative is significant for stakeholders interested in research consultancy and environmental issues, operating in these locales.

This tender provides substantial opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy services, particularly those with expertise in marine ecosystems. Companies experienced in seagrass biology, management, or restoration, and with a history of collaborating with stakeholders in similar projects, stand to benefit greatly. The project’s emphasis on engaging local landowners and stakeholders to ensure smooth execution further suggests that businesses skilled in stakeholder management would find this venture suited to their strengths. Additionally, the Marine Conservation Society’s openness to receiving electronic responses and the encouragement of consortia bidding could lead to innovative collaborations, potentially fostering business growth for those involved in environmental compliance, health and safety, and biosecurity measures under the scope of this initiative.

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Notice Title

Natur am Byth! Mor: Seagrass Moorings - Purchase and Installation

Notice Description

This invitation to tender covers a contract to increase the resilience of seagrass meadows in Llyn & Ynys Mon through the purchase and installation of Advance Mooring Sytems (AMS). (Please see Annex 1 for indicative location of the NaB Mor project areas.) This contract includes the procurement of capital equipment. All procurement will be undertaken by Marine Conservation Society in alignment with their procurement policy (attached at Annex 2).Priority locations, and suitable AMS for those locations, were scoped out in the development phase of NaB Mor. (Please see Annex 3 Advanced Mooring Systems (AMS): investigation of suitable sites and techniques.) The contractor is expected to build upon this work, as well as take into consideration work undertaken by other initiatives and projects such as the ReMEDIES project on the south coast of England and previous work undertaken in Porthdinllaen.The work has been split into two separate work packages to facilitate quoting. Please itemise your tender and provide a detailed timeline and spending profile.Building on previous work and with the help of the Llyn & Mon Regional Coordinator the contractor will deliver the following:Work Package 1: Purchase and manage the installation of 12 AMS in Llyn & Ynys Mon* Finalise locations on Llyn and Ynys Mon for the installation of (up to) 12 AMS* Further liaison with landowners* Secure relevant permissions and licences* Select final AMS model(s) that suit the chosen locations. This may require different types of AMS at different locations.* Source and arrange the purchase of AMS. (Please note that Marine Conservation Society hold a separate budget for the purchase of the AMS and will manage the procurement process in line with procurement policy.)* Organise and supervise the installation of the AMS. (Please note that Marine Conservation Society hold separate budget for the installation of the AMS.)Work Package 2: Stakeholder engagement* Engaging with the landowners and key stakeholders at the chosen sites to ensure the project runs smoothlyAdditional Deliverables:Report on work package 1 and 2 to aid replication of similar AMS deployment and best practice

Publication & Lifecycle

Open Contracting ID
ocds-kuma6s-148709
Publication Source
Sell2Wales
Latest Notice
https://www.sell2wales.gov.wales/search/search_switch.aspx?ID=148709
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
7 Aug 20256 months ago
Submission Deadline
31 Mar 2025Expired
Future Notice Date
Not specified
Award Date
13 May 20259 months 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
Nicola Saville
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

Supplier Information

Number of Suppliers
1
Supplier Name

UK MARITIME CONSULTING

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