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title: "RDE781 Supporting South-West Seabird Colonies"
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# RDE781 Supporting South-West Seabird Colonies

Buyer: DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-25c45b99-1756-4565-8256-67383303870d

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) has awarded a contract titled "RDE781 Supporting South-West Seabird Colonies" under the industry category of Research and Development Consultancy Services (CPV code: 73200000). This procurement relates to identifying compensatory measures for the impact of offshore wind development on seabirds, particularly auks and great black-backed gulls, and addresses recreational disturbance impacts in south-west England. The procurement process was selective, conducted through a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract award, valued at £16,960.50, was made on 28 February 2025, with the contract running from 25 February 2025 to 30 March 2025. Relevant locations include British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, Europe, Isle of Man, Rest of the World, and the United Kingdom. The buying organisation's office is located at 17 Smith Square, London, SW1P 3JR.

This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental consulting and research, particularly those with expertise in ornithology and offshore wind impact assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, given the specific focus on regional ecological issues and mitigative strategies. Howell Marine Consulting, an SME, was the successful supplier, demonstrating the suitability of smaller organisations for such contracts. Businesses in this sector can leverage this opportunity to enhance their portfolios and establish partnerships with government agencies like DEFRA, bolstering their reputation and potentially securing further contracts in environmental research and consultancy.

## Notice

This project is scoping a opportunities in south-west England to provide compensatory measures for offshore wind development impacts on seabirds, with a particular focus on auks and great black-backed gull, and recreational disturbance impacts.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd724f34-aaee-44fb-93f0-48f3b87e223f |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2025 |
| Submission deadline | 18 Feb 2025 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 28 Feb 2025 |
| Contract period | 25 Feb 2025 - 30 Mar 2025 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £16,960 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £16,960 |
| 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 | DEPARTMENT FOR ENVIRONMENT, FOOD & RURAL AFFAIRS |
| 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 | HOWELL MARINE CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2025 at 11:03 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd724f34-aaee-44fb-93f0-48f3b87e223f

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/bd724f34-aaee-44fb-93f0-48f3b87e223f
  4th March 2025 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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