--- title: "Subtidal Sabellaria spinulosa surveys in The Wash and North Norfolk Coast SAC & Inner Dowsing, Race Bank and North Ridge SAC" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-0f5ad67b-52c5-47e7-b762-75209e52034f" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f5ad67b-52c5-47e7-b762-75209e52034f" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f5ad67b-52c5-47e7-b762-75209e52034f.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f5ad67b-52c5-47e7-b762-75209e52034f.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-07-28" --- # Subtidal Sabellaria spinulosa surveys in The Wash and North Norfolk Coast SAC & Inner Dowsing, Race Bank and North Ridge SAC Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-0f5ad67b-52c5-47e7-b762-75209e52034f [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-0f5ad67b-52c5-47e7-b762-75209e52034f) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-0f5ad67b-52c5-47e7-b762-75209e52034f.json) ## Summary The procurement process involves a tender titled "Subtidal Sabellaria spinulosa surveys in The Wash and North Norfolk Coast SAC & Inner Dowsing, Race Bank and North Ridge SAC" published by Natural England. This tender falls under the marine research services category. It is located in the East of England region and has a total contract value of GBP 37,500. The procurement method is an open procedure with the tender period ending on 28th July 2023 at 17:00 GMT. The contract period is from 1st August 2023 to 1st March 2024. This tender opportunity presents a chance for businesses, particularly those involved in marine research services, to collaborate with Natural England on assessing S. spinulosa biogenic reefs. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise sector (VCSE) organisations are encouraged to participate. Interested parties must submit their quotations meeting the RFQ requirements to shannon.mccloskey@naturalengland.org.uk by the deadline. This procurement process offers an opportunity for growth and collaboration in the marine research sector in the East of England region. ## Notice The overall aim of this project is to identify and report on the extent, distribution, and quality of S. spinulosa biogenic reefs within Lynn Knock West. The results of this work will contribute to Natural England's overarching monitoring plan for S. spinulosa biogenic reef in WNNC and IDRBNR SACs, inform statutory advice on marine protected areas (MPAs), and assist in the assessment of site condition. Working in collaboration with Natural England, the specific objectives of this contract are to undertake: - A comprehensive acoustic survey of the area via side scan sonar (SSS), followed by analysis to identify suitable ground-truthing stations for further analysis. - Ground-truthing surveys via drop-down video (DDV) and/or the collection of grab samples. - Analysis of ground-truthing data to complete an assessment of reefiness. - Processing of acoustic data to determine reef extent and distribution. - Comprehensive reporting and provision of outputs. Please note that the contract value limits for this opportunity are exclusive of VAT. 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 shannon.mccloskey@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 04/08/23. Please ensure that you include georgina.roberts@naturalengland.org.uk in your response. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to georgina.roberts@naturalengland.org.uk. Please note that, unless commercially sensitive, both the question and the response may be circulated to all tenderers. Please note that the contract value limits for this opportunity are exclusive of VAT. The deadline for this publication has been extended. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8b17e6-67c4-4f01-b927-5c2888ad68ed | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 28 Jul 2023 | | Submission deadline | 4 Aug 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Aug 2023 - 1 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £37,500 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | NATURAL ENGLAND | | 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 | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 28 Jul 2023 at 13:27 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8b17e6-67c4-4f01-b927-5c2888ad68ed - 28 Jul 2023 at 13:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8b17e6-67c4-4f01-b927-5c2888ad68ed - 14 Jul 2023 at 09:14 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8b17e6-67c4-4f01-b927-5c2888ad68ed - 14 Jul 2023 at 06:13 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8b17e6-67c4-4f01-b927-5c2888ad68ed - 13 Jul 2023 at 16:27 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8b17e6-67c4-4f01-b927-5c2888ad68ed ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5a8b17e6-67c4-4f01-b927-5c2888ad68ed 28th July 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/62ba195d-5389-4268-9a28-fcbbabf31a22 RFQ Document - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/1370ef45-6824-41c8-bc8c-c2b8c021eb31 Contract Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ce8e3745-eee3-451f-bd30-08add09dccf6 Commercial Response Template - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e5cad76-e76f-4760-87e0-701a678a7657 RFQ document ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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