---
title: "Cetacean Strandings around the UK coast (Life History Analysis)"
ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-16d2bc16-2425-421c-94d0-4ee708d44289"
canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16d2bc16-2425-421c-94d0-4ee708d44289"
markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16d2bc16-2425-421c-94d0-4ee708d44289.md"
json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16d2bc16-2425-421c-94d0-4ee708d44289.json"
source: "Contracts Finder"
current_stage: "Award"
buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL"
published: "2018-03-12"
---

# Cetacean Strandings around the UK coast (Life History Analysis)

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-16d2bc16-2425-421c-94d0-4ee708d44289

[View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16d2bc16-2425-421c-94d0-4ee708d44289)  
[Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16d2bc16-2425-421c-94d0-4ee708d44289.json)

## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which has awarded a contract for the project titled "Cetacean Strandings around the UK coast (Life History Analysis)." This project falls under the research services industry category, specifically marine research services. The contract, valued at £25,000, was awarded to the Institute of Zoology on 22 January 2018, following a limited procurement method that did not require prior publication of a contract notice. The contract period is set from 15 February 2018 to 31 March 2018, with the tender period having ended on 15 January 2018.

This tender provides significant opportunities for businesses in the marine research and ecological analysis sectors. Companies specialising in environmental science, data analysis, and ecological research would find this tender particularly relevant for growth. The project's focus on understanding the life history characteristics of cetaceans and their response to environmental pressures suggests a need for experts able to contribute valuable insights and research capabilities in this critical area of marine conservation.

## Notice

This project will analyse a number of different samples from stranded cetaceans which have been collected over the past 10 years which will be provided free of charge. This will provide a more detailed understanding of life history characteristics (e.g. age, reproductive status etc.) which will in turn provide the opportunity to understand more about how UK populations are impacted by known pressures. For example, PCB concentrations and their link to decreased reproductive health in cetaceans in UK waters. This will also help inform our understanding of the causes behind cetacean strandings and of the risks facing cetaceans and also help to identify any possible trends which should be of concern. 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/7b22d216-0be0-48bb-8f2c-9a96112075ce |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Limited |
| Procurement method details | Award of contract without prior publication of a contract notice |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 12 Mar 2018 |
| Submission deadline | 15 Jan 2018 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 22 Jan 2018 |
| Contract period | 15 Feb 2018 - 31 Mar 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £25,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,000 |
| 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 | 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 |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | INSTITUTE OF ZOOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73110000 - Research services
- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 12 Mar 2018 at 16:24 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b22d216-0be0-48bb-8f2c-9a96112075ce

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/7b22d216-0be0-48bb-8f2c-9a96112075ce
  12th March 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

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

## Provenance

This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. The canonical page is https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-16d2bc16-2425-421c-94d0-4ee708d44289. The underlying structured data is available as OCDS JSON at https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-16d2bc16-2425-421c-94d0-4ee708d44289.json.