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title: "GPS-GSM Tagging survey of lesser black-backed gulls in Bowland Fells"
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# GPS-GSM Tagging survey of lesser black-backed gulls in Bowland Fells

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-044c9990-acfb-4061-a9da-1311bd2c5527

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal initiating a tender titled "GPS-GSM Tagging survey of lesser black-backed gulls in Bowland Fells." This project falls under the research and development services category and is located in the North East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement is at the award stage, having been published on 20 June 2018, with a contract value of £15,500. The contract period starts from 14 May 2018 and ends on 21 December 2018. It was procured through a direct method, specifically a single tender action, below the threshold.

This tender represents an excellent opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) with expertise in marine conservation, ecological research, and data analysis to engage with the contracting authority. Businesses that offer consultancy services in monitoring wildlife or have experience working on similar environmental projects would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. Additionally, the project could enhance visibility and collaboration within the industry, potentially leading to further projects and partnerships within the field of environmental conservation.

## Notice

i. Provide further data up to and including the 2018 breeding season from existing tags deployed in 2016 and 2017; ii. Undertake monitoring of returning birds in 2018 (and additional recapturing of birds to remove tags), along with the associated required reporting to the Special Methods Technical Panel of the BTO Ringing Committee; and iii. Undertake analyses of data collected in the 2017 and 2018 breeding seasons to assess the tagged birds' home ranges and their temporal and spatial overlap with the SPA, to complement results from 2016 Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8528c579-f78a-43ae-bd12-1cd469b2c023 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 20 Jun 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 6 May 2018 |
| Contract period | 13 May 2018 - 21 Dec 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,500 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £15,500 |
| Contracts value | Not specified |

## Status

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender status | Complete |
| Lots status | Not specified |
| Awards status | Active |
| Contracts status | Not specified |

## Buyer

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | LONDON |
| Post town | South West London |
| Postcode | SW1P 3JR |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLI London |
| ITL 2 | TLI3 Inner London - West |
| ITL 3 | TLI35 Westminster and City of London |
| Local authority | Westminster |
| Electoral ward | St James's |
| Westminster constituency | Cities of London and Westminster |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | BRITISH TRUST FOR ORNITHOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning

## Release History

- 20 Jun 2018 at 14:29 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8528c579-f78a-43ae-bd12-1cd469b2c023

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8528c579-f78a-43ae-bd12-1cd469b2c023
  20th June 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/d87b54bd-9e86-4eb9-aa8f-eadb1d1c99e2
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## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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