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title: "The development and testing of two pollinator functional indicators: a wild plant functional indicator and a crop functional indicator - D7: Species supporting ecosystem functions"
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# The development and testing of two pollinator functional indicators: a wild plant functional indicator and a crop functional indicator - D7: Species supporting ecosystem functions

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25b8218d-cf8c-418c-8809-23b305b57be9

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## Summary

The Defra Network eTendering Portal has awarded a contract for the development and testing of two pollinator functional indicators, focusing on ecosystem functions related to wild and crop plants. This procurement, classified under "Environmental monitoring other than for construction," has a total value of £1,000,000 and took place in the UK. The contract period runs from 31 January 2022 until 31 March 2022, following a direct procurement method through a single tender action. The procurement stage is complete, and the award was published on 1 February 2022.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses in the environmental consultancy and ecological monitoring sectors. Companies experienced in ecosystem services, biodiversity assessment, or environmental research would be particularly well-suited to engage with similar contracts in the future. The ongoing focus on ecological health and sustainability suggests a growing market for innovative solutions in monitoring and maintaining biodiversity, which can drive business growth in these industries.

## Notice

Contract award for The development and testing of two pollinator functional indicators: a wild plant functional indicator and a crop functional indicator - D7: Species supporting ecosystem functions. The primary aim of this project is to further develop the D7 indicator in relation to pollinators.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6055f383-f216-485d-bb04-8f8495fadbf7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Direct |
| Procurement method details | Single tender action (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 1 Feb 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Dec 2021 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 31 Jan 2022 |
| Contract period | 31 Jan 2022 - 31 Mar 2022 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £1,000,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £100,000 |
| 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 | UK CENTRE FOR ECOLOGY & HYDROLOGY |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90711500 - Environmental monitoring other than for construction

## Release History

- 1 Feb 2022 at 09:52 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6055f383-f216-485d-bb04-8f8495fadbf7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6055f383-f216-485d-bb04-8f8495fadbf7
  1st February 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/97aebbb5-064b-46d4-9299-26831129c9c2
  n/a
- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk
  Link to eSourcing Portal

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