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title: "Identification of Wintering Waterfowl High Tide Roosts & Recreational Disturbance Impacts on Taw Torridge Estuary"
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# Identification of Wintering Waterfowl High Tide Roosts & Recreational Disturbance Impacts on Taw Torridge Estuary

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-140adfe8-257f-46f9-a3cb-19e2285bfa6a

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, seeking tenders for the "Identification of Wintering Waterfowl High Tide Roosts & Recreational Disturbance Impacts on Taw Torridge Estuary" project. This initiative falls under marine survey services, specifically focused on the Taw Torridge Estuary in northern Devon, a Site of Special Scientific Interest. The tender is currently in the award stage following its publication on 24th August 2018, with a contract value of £19,971. The procurement method is open, and the tender period concluded on 10th September 2018, whilst the contract period is set to run from 25th September 2018 to 30th April 2019.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in marine research and ecological consultancy, particularly small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary community sector enterprises (VCSEs). By engaging in this project, businesses can contribute to vital conservation efforts and expand their portfolio in the increasing green economy sector, thus enhancing their market position in environmental consultancy services.

## Notice

The Taw Torridge Estuary is a Site of Special Scientific Interest (SSSI) in northern Devon which is noted for its overwintering bird interest and intertidal mud and saltmarsh habitat. The study will focus on the overwintering bird interest and collation of roost site data in these areas. The main aims of this project are to: - provide evidence of the location and nature of wintering waterfowl high tide roosts, the bird assemblages associated with these roosts and the relative size and importance of the roost sites to key species in the Taw Torridge Estuary. - Identify the causes of bird disturbance and the effects of any disturbance on the birds using the estuary. This would involve looking at the disturbing activity and the subsequent reaction of the birds, including an assessment of the significance/intensity of that disturbance. 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/41857a48-d3d0-4414-8444-b774b7ed6448 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| 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 | 29 Oct 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Sep 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 18 Sep 2018 |
| Contract period | 24 Sep 2018 - 30 Apr 2019 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £19,971 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £19,971 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ECON ECOLOGICAL CONSULTANCY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 71354500 - Marine survey services
- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 29 Oct 2018 at 10:30 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41857a48-d3d0-4414-8444-b774b7ed6448
- 24 Aug 2018 at 12:44 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e26554-0fea-4b84-a310-cd25aff0e84e

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/41857a48-d3d0-4414-8444-b774b7ed6448
  29th October 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/69e26554-0fea-4b84-a310-cd25aff0e84e
  24th August 2018 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/edc1da7c-380b-40ad-ad42-868971d62d4f
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