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title: "Tagging of lesser black-backed gulls to provide evidence of their behaviour and habitat use from the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Special Protection Area (SPA)"
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# Tagging of lesser black-backed gulls to provide evidence of their behaviour and habitat use from the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Special Protection Area (SPA)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-08bb46c1-e749-4435-acb7-8fa1dc28de41

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "Tagging of lesser black-backed gulls to provide evidence of their behaviour and habitat use from the Ribble & Alt Estuaries Special Protection Area (SPA)" has been awarded by the Defra Network eTendering Portal. This contract, classified under the industry category of wildlife preservation services, is based in the North West of the United Kingdom. The procurement was initiated as a limited process, awarding the contract without prior publication of a notice, with a total contract value of £32,722. The contract period commenced on 1st June 2017 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2018. The award date was recorded on 21st June 2017, and the relevant tender period ended on 21st May 2017.

This tender offers significant opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental services, particularly those specialising in wildlife monitoring and preservation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) as well as voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete for similar contracts. The use of advanced tracking technology in wildlife studies, such as GPS-GSM tagging, indicates a growing demand for innovative solutions in ecological research, making this an attractive space for businesses keen on expanding their portfolio in environmental services.

## Notice

gulls (LBBGs) from the Ribble Estuary breeding colony were fitted with Movetech GPS-GSM tags to obtain a detailed understanding of their movement patterns and in particular their flight height. Although the work was successful, the BTO recommended that the University of Amsterdam Tracking System (UvA) offers a better option for studying flight heights of adult gulls. Eight UvA tags were subsequently purchased by Natural England through a further contract with the BTO. 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/bfdc984b-ee09-40b3-9624-e81e67acec77 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Jan 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 21 May 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jun 2017 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2017 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £32,722 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £32,722 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| 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 | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 35 - Security, fire-fighting, police and defence equipment
- 92 - Recreational, cultural and sporting services

### Codes

- 35121600 - Tags
- 92534000 - Wildlife preservation services

## Release History

- 24 Jan 2018 at 14:05 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdc984b-ee09-40b3-9624-e81e67acec77

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bfdc984b-ee09-40b3-9624-e81e67acec77
  24th January 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

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