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title: "Bycatch Monitoring Programme (BMP)"
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# Bycatch Monitoring Programme (BMP)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0d8d3e7f-991a-4a75-82a5-e5f7ad844488

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## Summary

The procurement process pertains to the Bycatch Monitoring Programme (BMP), initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on environmental services. The tender is currently in the award stage, having been awarded on 16th June 2022, with a total contract value of £1,050,000. The contract period runs from 1st June 2022 to 31st May 2023. Interested parties accessed the open procurement process through an e-tendering system, with submissions initially due by 10th February 2022, relevant to various delivery locations including the UK and other territories.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in environmental services and fisheries management. Companies with expertise in monitoring, data collection, and analysis related to bycatch rates would be particularly well-suited to compete. The focus on expanding effective policies and filling evidence gaps may also attract SMEs capable of leveraging innovative methodologies in their proposals, enabling them to contribute to environmental sustainability while growing their business footprint.

## Notice

The purpose of this contract is to improve our understanding of bycatch, fill gaps in existing evidence and develop more effective policies as a result, we would like to expand the programme to monitor bycatch rates of a range of different species across a number of different fisheries, layering different monitoring processes. 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/7dc74af8-73a3-411e-823c-3539cc9ede0b |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (above threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Jul 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Feb 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 15 Jun 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 May 2022 - 31 May 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,050,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £1,050,000 |
| 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 | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL |
| Locality | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | UNIVERSITY OF ST ANDREWS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 14 Jul 2022 at 15:33 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dc74af8-73a3-411e-823c-3539cc9ede0b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7dc74af8-73a3-411e-823c-3539cc9ede0b
  14th July 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/40d67413-73bb-4dbb-80d0-5282b86fccf2
  n/a

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

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