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title: "Offshore Wind Enabling Actions Program"
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# Offshore Wind Enabling Actions Program

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d2e8073-57d6-47ee-b314-0b4b1c333899

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal is currently managing the Offshore Wind Enabling Actions Programme, which focuses on researching noise management for harbour porpoise SACs. The procurement falls under the services industry category and is situated in Scotland, United Kingdom. This contract is at the award stage, having been awarded on 28th September 2021, with an estimated value of £102,900. The contract period commenced on 1st October 2021 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2023. The procurement method was a direct tender through a single tender action, indicating it was below the threshold requiring broader competition.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses engaged in research and development services, particularly those with expertise in marine consultancy, environmental management, or ecological research. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to take part in such contracts. As the offshore wind sector continues to grow, firms capable of contributing to innovative research and development in this domain can leverage this contract to expand their market presence and foster future collaborations.

## Notice

Offshore Wind Enabling Actions Programme - An exploration of time-area thresholds for noise management in harbour porpoise SACs: literature review and population modelling. 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/8bc2b35a-e08d-475a-b822-ca4d7a903036 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 11 Oct 2021 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Sep 2021 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2021 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £102,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £102,900 |
| 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 | TLM Scotland |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 11 Oct 2021 at 14:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc2b35a-e08d-475a-b822-ca4d7a903036

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/8bc2b35a-e08d-475a-b822-ca4d7a903036
  11th October 2021 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/46e268b7-430f-424f-a0a1-4d37a0e5b6ee
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## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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