--- title: "Marine rocky habitat Ecological Groups and their sensitivity to pressures associated with human activities." ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-073e4caa-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-073e4caa-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-073e4caa-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-073e4caa-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "JNCC SUPPORT CO" published: "2016-11-18" --- # Marine rocky habitat Ecological Groups and their sensitivity to pressures associated with human activities. Buyer: JNCC SUPPORT CO Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-073e4caa-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-073e4caa-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-073e4caa-adc9-11e6-9901-0019b9f3037b.json) ## Summary The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC Support Co), located in Peterborough, is currently seeking tenders for a project titled "Marine rocky habitat Ecological Groups and their sensitivity to pressures associated with human activities." This procurement falls under the environmental services category, with a total contract value of £25,000. The tendering process is open, and potential bidders can submit their proposals until 09:00 on 11 December 2015. The contract itself is expected to commence on 4 January 2016 and conclude by 18 March 2016. This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consultancy and ecological research. Companies with expertise in marine habitat studies, ecological assessments, and environmental monitoring would be particularly well-suited to compete for this contract. The project aims to develop Ecological Groups for Subtidal Rock habitats, thus presenting a chance for businesses to contribute to crucial marine conservation efforts while expanding their portfolios and enhancing their visibility in the public procurement arena. ## Notice JNCC has previously developed the concept of Ecological Groups in Tillin & Tyler Walters (2014 a,b) where the groups were developed for subtidal sedimentary habitats. Since then the concept of Ecological Groups has been utilised by several work streams within JNCC and as a result there is a need to develop Ecological Groups for other marine habitats. This contract will focus on the creation of Ecological Groups for Subtidal Rock habitats. Recently, as part of a contract let by JNCC to develop Conceptual Ecological Models for Sublittoral Rock habitats (Alexander et al, 2015) five Ecological Groups were identified. Two of the Ecological Groups were further split into sub categories, resulting in a list of 7 groups: * Macroalgae * Temporarily or permanently attached active filter feeders * Temporarily or permanently attached passive filter feeders * Bivalves, brachiopods and other encrusting fauna * Tube building fauna * Scavengers and predatory fauna * Non-predatory mobile fauna The method for defining Ecological Groups used by Alexander et al (2015) was similar but not identical to the method developed in Tillin & Tyler-Walters (2014). Alexander et al (2015) focused on developing Ecological Groups based on ecological function, whereas Tillin & Tyler-Walters (2014a) based groups upon sensitivity response. As a result certain traits which were used in Tillin & Tyler-Walters (2014a) in order to identify ecological groups were considered not relevant for identifying ecological function, and therefore were not used within Alexander et al (2015). As this contract will focus on sensitivity, it will be necessary for further steps to be taken to consider additional traits in order to ensure the Ecological Groups developed by Alexander et al (2015), and listed above, adequately reflect sensitivity. Additional information: Potential bidders are invited to view and download all relevant documents relating to this procurement opportunity. Please complete the acceptance form attached to the invitation to tender (ITT). Closing date and time for receipt of tenders is 0900 hrs on Friday 11 December 2015. All information can be obtained from the following address : http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-7117 ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2caadd05-e40b-46cb-abdc-f96e8270562e | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 18 Nov 2016 | | Submission deadline | 11 Dec 2015 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Jan 2016 - 18 Mar 2016 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £25,000 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | JNCC SUPPORT CO | | Locality | PETERBOROUGH | | Post town | Peterborough | | Postcode | PE1 1JY | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLH East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough | | ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough | | Local authority | Peterborough | | Electoral ward | Central | | Westminster constituency | Peterborough | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 90700000 - Environmental services ## Release History - 18 Nov 2016 at 20:17 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2caadd05-e40b-46cb-abdc-f96e8270562e ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2caadd05-e40b-46cb-abdc-f96e8270562e 20th November 2015 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - http://jncc.defra.gov.uk/page-7117 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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