--- title: "linking the presence of invasive alien species to measure ecological quality" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-27c4c735-afd6-491c-9702-68a123f9f15b" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27c4c735-afd6-491c-9702-68a123f9f15b" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27c4c735-afd6-491c-9702-68a123f9f15b.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27c4c735-afd6-491c-9702-68a123f9f15b.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2017-10-25" --- # linking the presence of invasive alien species to measure ecological quality Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-27c4c735-afd6-491c-9702-68a123f9f15b [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-27c4c735-afd6-491c-9702-68a123f9f15b) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-27c4c735-afd6-491c-9702-68a123f9f15b.json) ## Summary The procurement process is initiated by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focusing on the project titled "linking the presence of invasive alien species to measure ecological quality." This project falls under the research and development services category and is located within the UK. The tender is currently in the active stage, with proposals due by 10 am on 9 November 2017. The contract period is set to start on 4 December 2017 and will conclude on 15 July 2018. Interested bidders should note that the procurement method does not apply any specific details. This tender presents an excellent opportunity for businesses engaged in research and consultancy, particularly those specialising in ecology and environmental science. Companies with expertise in managing large datasets and conducting complex statistical analyses will find this tender well suited to their capabilities. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are encouraged to apply, leveraging their skills to contribute to addressing biodiversity issues concerning invasive species as outlined in the project requirements. ## Notice The Water Framework Directive (WFD) is European Union (EU) legislation which aims for 'good status' for all ground and surface waters in the EU. The ecological and chemical status of surface waters is assessed on four criteria including, Biological Quality (fish, benthic invertebrates, aquatic flora). Biological invasions are increasing and are widely acknowledged to threaten bio-diversity. Although this general principle is not disputed we cannot currently produce the evidence that the presence of invasive species is reducing ecological status as measured for the WFD. The concept behind this proposed work is that our biological monitoring is likely to contain enough information to enable a dedicated researcher to either show that biodiversity is reduced by some or all alien invasive species or that their presence has little or no effect. The research will also enable us to understand when our biological tools may have 'missed' an impact or provided a false signal, or which tools are likely to respond to which species. The project requires a dedicated researcher, ideally an ecologist, with extensive knowledge and experience of handling very large datasets, who is able to work with data of varying quality and can perform reasonably complex statistical analysis in order to extract the maximum benefit from existing data. They should also be a good communicator and capable of producing a final report that will be published. Additional information: The tender process is being undertaken within Bravo, an online portal. Therefore you will find all tender questions and the areas for you to submit your tender response within the Bravo system. The deadline for responses is 10am on Thursday, 9 November 2017. Should you have queries with the tender, please contact the Commercial Lead. This can be achieved by logging in to Bravo and navigating to the relevant 'ITT' and then the 'messages' area. Any messages that you submit here will go directly to the relevant Commercial lead. To register on the Bravo portal, click on the 'Register now' button. Guidance on how to register is available under the 'click here for details on how to register' link. All queries regarding using the system that are not answered by the guidance section should be directed to the eSourcing Helpdesk run by BravoSolution (the suppliers of the portal) who can be contacted via: Phone: 0800 368 4850 Email: help@bravosolution.co.uk https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f904502d-db3e-4719-bbca-648105f8e3c5 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Not Specified | | Procurement method details | Not applicable | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 25 Oct 2017 | | Submission deadline | 9 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 4 Dec 2017 - 15 Jul 2018 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | Not specified | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | Not specified | | Contracts value | Not specified | ## Status | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender status | Active | | Lots status | Not specified | | Awards status | Not specified | | Contracts status | Not specified | ## Buyer | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Main buyer | DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL | | Locality | BRISTOL | | Post town | Bristol | | Postcode | BS1 5AH | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) | | ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England | | ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of | | Local authority | Bristol, City of | | Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside | | Westminster constituency | Bristol Central | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ## Release History - 25 Oct 2017 at 15:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f904502d-db3e-4719-bbca-648105f8e3c5 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f904502d-db3e-4719-bbca-648105f8e3c5 25th October 2017 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk/web/login.html ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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