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title: "1016S Survey Benthic Infaunal Analysis Phase 1"
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# 1016S Survey Benthic Infaunal Analysis Phase 1

Buyer: JNCC SUPPORT CO  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2578c8c0-e20f-4a5a-90fd-6fbabe9fd2d3

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## Summary

The procurement process details an award for the project titled "1016S Survey Benthic Infaunal Analysis Phase 1," issued by the JNCC Support Co in the environmental services industry. This project, located in the East of England and encompassing the Hebridean Slope Scottish Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area, is currently at the Award stage, with the contract period beginning on 14th February 2017 and concluding on 31st March 2017. The tender has a value of £7,900 and was procured through an open procedure, with the initial tender period closing on 9th February 2017.

This tender presents a significant opportunity for businesses specialising in marine biology, ecological research, or environmental consultancy services, particularly those with a focus on benthic analyses. Companies capable of conducting complex taxonomic analyses and others involved in environmental conservation initiatives would be well-suited to participate in similar future contracts. Engaging in this project could enable businesses to expand their portfolios and establish partnerships within the public sector, as well as enhancing their credentials in environmental services.

## Notice

The aim of this project is to undertake the taxonomic analysis of benthic infaunal samples collected on a recent offshore seabed survey of Geikie Slide and the Hebridean Slope Scottish Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area (NCMPA). The Joint Nature Conservation Committee (JNCC) and Marine Scotland Science (MSS) have undertaken an offshore seabed survey of Geikie Slide and the Hebridean Slope Scottish Nature Conservation Marine Protected Area (NCMPA) on the Marine Research Vessel (MRV) Scotia (survey code 1016S). Located to the north-west of Scotland, the Geikie Slide and Hebridean Slope (hereafter GSH) NCMPA (Figure 1) follows the slope of the continental shelf break from a depth of 200 m on the Hebridean continental shelf to a depth of 1700 m towards the Rockall Trough. The survey departed Aberdeen on 18th July 2016 and arrived back into Aberdeen on 3rd August 2016. Benthic sediments and biological communities were sampled using a 0.25 m2 surface area USNEL type box corer (Figure 2). Samples have been collected from within and adjacent to the GSH NCMPA site boundary, from water depths of 200 m to 900 m. The top 150 mm of each box core sample was processed on board. Particle Size (PS) sediment samples were extracted from the centre of the sample using a clear 55 mm diameter acrylic sub-sampler. The remaining top 150 mm of the box core sample was sieved in the field using stacked 0.5 mm and 0.25 mm mesh diameter sieves, with both fractions retained separately and preserved in 5% formaldehyde solution buffered with borax.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b30e5e-a4be-40c8-944a-a33639c6702f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Jun 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 9 Feb 2017 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 13 Feb 2017 |
| Contract period | 14 Feb 2017 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £7,900 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £7,900 |
| 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 | JNCC SUPPORT CO |
| Locality | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1JY |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | THOMSON ECOLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 13 Jun 2017 at 10:10 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b30e5e-a4be-40c8-944a-a33639c6702f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/10b30e5e-a4be-40c8-944a-a33639c6702f
  13th June 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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