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title: "MNCEA South Cornwall Inshore Dive Survey"
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# MNCEA South Cornwall Inshore Dive Survey

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-1fe13f86-1bfb-40e7-bd52-a662c2f7729d

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## Summary

The procurement process for the MNCEA South Cornwall Inshore Dive Survey was managed by Natural England, an organisation based in Newcastle, England. This project falls under the marine research services industry category and is aimed at conducting dive surveys of inshore fish and cephalopods in South West England, specifically South Cornwall. The procurement stage is marked as complete, with the award process concluded on 1st July 2024. The key deadlines included the extension of the submission deadline to 21st June 2024 and survey dates extending between 1st August 2024 and 13th September 2024, all to be completed no later than 30th September 2024. The procurement was conducted through an open procedure with a contract value of £44,340 GBP, and the contract period spans from 31st July 2024 to 31st January 2025.

This tender presents significant opportunities for organisations involved in marine ecological research, particularly those specialising in underwater surveys. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) were specifically considered suitable for this project, as reflected in the procurement criteria. The dive surveys are aimed at supplementing the existing evidence collection for the MNCEA initiative, which can provide valuable insights into ecosystem services and the natural capital value of South Cornwall’s inshore regions. Businesses with expertise in marine biology, diving operations, and ecological data analysis are well-suited to compete for similar future opportunities, potentially leading to increased visibility and growth in the specialised field of marine research.

## Notice

PLEASE NOTE: -The deadline for this notice has been extended to 21st June at 5pm. -There has been a change to acceptable survey dates; Survey plans should be made with dates ranging between 1st of August (01/08/2024) and 13th of September (13/09/2024). Whilst August is still preferred, if necessary survey dates in early September will be acceptable. Accounting for weather conditions all surveys must be completed by 30/09/2024. Dive surveys of inshore fish and cephalopods in south Cornwall for mNCEA evidence collection. NE require diving as one form of evidence collection to supplement other evidence collection and provide insights into ecosystem services and overall Natural Capital value of the inshore region. 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 joshua.crane@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 21/06/2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to joshua.crane@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/fd083840-3d57-4bbe-8e41-3968c78b5544 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 21 Nov 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 21 Jun 2024 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Jun 2024 |
| Contract period | 30 Jul 2024 - 31 Jan 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £10,240 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £44,340 |
| 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 |
| 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 | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | MARINE ECOLOGICAL SOLUTIONS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 21 Nov 2024 at 08:51 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd083840-3d57-4bbe-8e41-3968c78b5544
- 28 May 2024 at 07:17 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5065ba97-9bcf-4fc5-a5aa-0ed2200b816f
- 14 May 2024 at 13:18 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5065ba97-9bcf-4fc5-a5aa-0ed2200b816f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/fd083840-3d57-4bbe-8e41-3968c78b5544
  21st November 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/5065ba97-9bcf-4fc5-a5aa-0ed2200b816f
  28th May 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/9e6bb36e-745a-4e53-9700-888156e2366b
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ed61385c-738f-4e4c-81a6-f72eca9610aa
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/812ed21d-b8f9-44c0-9765-aee0d721b08d
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e431f7c7-9b49-4eb6-9601-880b44c273a3
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/1d4d2b79-28d9-4563-a5d2-41f5902adfab

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