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title: "RWM - 001 - Environmental Assessments to Support Marine Licence Applications"
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# RWM - 001 - Environmental Assessments to Support Marine Licence Applications

Buyer: CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-095b866d-6171-451a-85f1-52b19b24e683

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the CTM Portal for the NDA Shared Services Alliance which has issued a tender titled "RWM - 001 - Environmental Assessments to Support Marine Licence Applications". This project falls within the environmental consultancy services sector and is located in the UK. The tender is currently in the award stage, with the contract beginning on 6th August 2021 and expected to end on 31st July 2023. The contract value is estimated at £225,000, with the tender published on 26th April 2022. This procurement was undertaken using an 'Other' method and was initiated through a tender process.

This tender presents significant business opportunities for companies specialising in environmental consultancy, particularly those experienced in underwater noise modelling and assessments related to marine ecology. Businesses that focus on ecological impacts and possess the capability to conduct detailed assessments of designated habitats and protected species would be especially well-suited to compete. Smaller enterprises, including SMEs, may find that their expertise aligns well with the requirements outlined in the tender, allowing them to contribute meaningfully to this important environmental initiative.

## Notice

The Consultant is required to undertake desk based underwater noise modelling and assessments to identify if there could be any environmental impacts associated with areas where marine seismic surveys will be undertaken (e.g. impacts such as physiological or behavioural effects on local marine ecology such as fish, marine mammals and birds). The assessments are to focus primarily on designated habitats and protected species at the individual level although implications at community and ecosystem level should also be considered. Assessments should also include wider environmental considerations and ecosystem services if and where appropriate. All assessments should be backed up by evidence and peer reviewed literature to support the conclusions. It is anticipated that the seismic surveys are to be undertaken in up to four inshore areas in English waters during 2022, using standard seismic surveying techniques, and could require four to seven marine licences (this is based on the potential for 2D and 3D surveys being required at three of the inshore areas using different vessels at different times). All licence applications will have to include environmental evidence needed to address regulator requirements and the relevant marine plans to help ensure successful licence applications in line with relevant marine plans. The consultant may also be required to provide ad hoc environmental advice during the marine licence process itself and also to provide support during 2022 when the seismic surveys take place. Additionally aerial surveys may be required in 2022 to support the seismic surveys. Based on regulator advice so far and the activities being proposed, our working assumption is that Environment Impact Assessments will not be required to support the marine licence applications.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1730cb20-09ed-4e50-9ebb-c5d99168c09e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 26 Apr 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Apr 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jul 2021 |
| Contract period | 5 Aug 2021 - 31 Jul 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £225,000 |
| 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 | CTM PORTAL FOR THE NDA SHARED SERVICES ALLIANCE |
| Locality | HARWELL |
| Post town | Oxford |
| Postcode | OX11 0GD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ1 Berkshire, Buckinghamshire and Oxfordshire |
| ITL 3 | TLJ14 Oxfordshire CC |
| Local authority | Vale of White Horse |
| Electoral ward | Hendreds |
| Westminster constituency | Didcot and Wantage |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | AECOM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services

## Release History

- 26 Apr 2022 at 13:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1730cb20-09ed-4e50-9ebb-c5d99168c09e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1730cb20-09ed-4e50-9ebb-c5d99168c09e
  26th April 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/app/rfq/rwlentrance_s.asp?PID=13550&B=SELLAFIELD
  Additional data
- https://sharedsystems.eu-supply.com/ctm/Company/CompanyInformation/Index/3510
  User / Company

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