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title: "BHE MCZ Acoustic Survey LOT 3"
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# BHE MCZ Acoustic Survey LOT 3

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0cb60ae1-fe43-4010-bba3-c316680f3e0f

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## Summary

Natural England has awarded a contract for the BHE MCZ Acoustic Survey LOT 3 to Seastar survey. The procurement process was initiated as a tender and completed with a contract value of £20,832.50. The tender involved survey services in the South East region of the United Kingdom. The procurement method used was a competitive quotation below threshold. Key dates include the tender period ending on 15th November 2022 and the contract period spanning from 28th November 2022 to 31st March 2023.

This tender provides an opportunity for small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) in the services sector to compete for survey service contracts related to marine conservation. Businesses with expertise in acoustic surveying, ecological analysis, and habitat identification are well-suited to participate. The contract duration up to March 2023 offers a clear deadline for project delivery, making it attractive for businesses looking for short-term contracts in the environmental services industry.

## Notice

"Responses by email only:BHE MCZ was designated in 2019 under the MCAA (2009) and covers an area of 19,486.51 ha between Beachy Head lighthouse in the west and Haistings Pier in the east. The MCZ extends just beyond 6nm offshore. Since designation, it has been increasingly clear that, although evidence was sufficient to designate features within the site itself, it is not sufficiently comprehensive to undertake a condition assessment of the features of the site. It is also not currently possible to accurately assess the impacts of certain activities due to uncertainty over the extent of feature habitats. Therefore, to ensure site features are protected, conservation advice for the site is precautionary (as required under the Marine and Coastal Access Act (2009). This survey will gather acoustic data on the seabed and bathymetry within the site to enable locations to be identified for further camera work to be undertaken at a later date. The surveys will provide coverage, scale and quality of ecological evidence and analysis will enable a better understanding of the distribution and extent of designated habitat features of the site. Overall outputs of the approach: * Gather acoustic (side scan sonar and bathymetric) data to identify seabed characteristics and relate these to existing mapping of seabed sediments and potential habitats within the agreed sample area (LOT 3). * Using previous survey and habitat information and the acoustic survey information gathered, provide a survey report and suggest likely candidates for further video transect and camera work. Additional information: Quotations are requested to provide information required in the RFQ. The timeline given in the RFQ will be followed to enable the project to be delivered by end of March 2023.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebb0bf22-c641-4ab5-9722-83c0d6d0ac72 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Competitive quotation (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 24 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Jan 2023 |
| Contract period | 23 Jan 2023 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £20,832 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | EASTLEIGH |
| Post town | Southampton |
| Postcode | SO50 9YN |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight |
| ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire |
| Local authority | Eastleigh |
| Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central |
| Westminster constituency | Eastleigh |
| Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SEASTAR SURVEY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 79 - Business services: law, marketing, consulting, recruitment, printing and security

### Codes

- 79311000 - Survey services

## Release History

- 24 Mar 2023 at 13:20 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebb0bf22-c641-4ab5-9722-83c0d6d0ac72
- 28 Oct 2022 at 09:48 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72911eae-31b6-4747-a248-33386e4ebcf1

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/ebb0bf22-c641-4ab5-9722-83c0d6d0ac72
  24th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/72911eae-31b6-4747-a248-33386e4ebcf1
  28th October 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/18b8e67b-1af0-460e-b14d-b12c13db93eb
  RFQ Document
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/ba54d56c-fa79-48d2-9891-9e4e9ffd545c

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