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title: "mNCEA Maerl and Sandbanks 2024 Project"
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# mNCEA Maerl and Sandbanks 2024 Project

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0ece6204-cf14-4fcf-bdec-61e2e2c64c68

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## Summary

Natural England has initiated a tender process for the mNCEA Maerl and Sandbanks 2024 Project, focusing on marine research services. The procurement stage is currently active, with a tender period ending on 10th June 2024. The project, set in the North East region of the United Kingdom, offers opportunities for businesses to engage in providing data on key habitats. The contract period spans from 17th June 2024 to 28th February 2025.

This tender by Natural England presents a chance for small and medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) businesses to participate in marine research services. The project, suitable for businesses interested in goods procurement, requires responses to be submitted by 10th June 2024. By engaging in this tender, businesses can contribute to the marine Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Programme (mNCEA) and gain valuable experience in the marine research industry.

## Notice

This project will provide important data on Maerl and Sandbank habitats within the Berwickshire and North Northumberland Coast Special Area of Conservation (BNNC SAC). As part of the marine Natural Capital and Ecosystem Assessment Programme (mNCEA) this will further knowledge regarding key habitats, obtained during the 2021Shallow Inlets and Bays Pilot Project Additional information: To apply for this opportunity you must submit your quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation (RFQ) attached. Your response must be sent to catherine.scott@naturalengland.org.uk and peter.welby@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 10th June 2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to catherine.scott@naturalengland.org.uk and peter.welby@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response will be circulated to all tenderers.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0ce190-925b-49ff-b5db-129bf1227bf4 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Goods |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 5 Jul 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 23 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 16 Jun 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,755 |
| 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 | NEWCASTLE UPON TYNE |
| Post town | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Postcode | NE4 7YH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLC North East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLC4 Northumberland, Durham and Tyne & Wear |
| ITL 3 | TLC43 Tyneside |
| Local authority | Newcastle upon Tyne |
| Electoral ward | Elswick |
| Westminster constituency | Newcastle upon Tyne Central and West |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England) |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 5 Jul 2024 at 13:36 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0ce190-925b-49ff-b5db-129bf1227bf4
- 28 May 2024 at 08:32 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7008a3c9-d151-474c-963e-e82fe86476bc
- 28 May 2024 at 07:08 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7008a3c9-d151-474c-963e-e82fe86476bc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/1a0ce190-925b-49ff-b5db-129bf1227bf4
  5th July 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7008a3c9-d151-474c-963e-e82fe86476bc
  28th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfd814f3-cad2-45b4-ad05-a8e80e96b6fa
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/dbe2c5f3-5051-41e3-9b19-4c5f126778a5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3f2ffa9e-78b8-435f-ba5d-688b741a484d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7fdba00b-52af-41f5-8aa1-8e9bed8a304e
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3e12be75-a4d1-4678-b527-28ce72a4e7c8
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1b927f9d-da1e-4185-8fe1-775871633c35

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