--- title: "Offshore wind farm impacts on seabirds - baseline estimates in UK waters" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2b8d9903-6731-4545-b7af-15dabb3e536e" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b8d9903-6731-4545-b7af-15dabb3e536e" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b8d9903-6731-4545-b7af-15dabb3e536e.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b8d9903-6731-4545-b7af-15dabb3e536e.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2023-09-15" --- # Offshore wind farm impacts on seabirds - baseline estimates in UK waters Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2b8d9903-6731-4545-b7af-15dabb3e536e [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2b8d9903-6731-4545-b7af-15dabb3e536e) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2b8d9903-6731-4545-b7af-15dabb3e536e.json) ## Summary Natural England is seeking quotations for the project "Offshore wind farm impacts on seabirds - baseline estimates in UK waters". This project involves collating data on UK offshore wind farm specifications and density data for key seabird species, conducting impact assessments, and apportioning impacts to UK Special Protection Area colonies. The deadline for submitting quotations is 12 midday on 25/09/2023. The contract period is from 09/10/2023 to 29/03/2024, with a total value of £49,999. The procurement method is an open procedure below threshold, suitable for small and voluntary sector enterprises in the services category located in the United Kingdom. This tender presents a valuable opportunity for businesses involved in marine research services to expand their portfolio by contributing to a significant environmental project. Small and medium-sized enterprises and voluntary sector organisations that specialize in marine research are well-suited to compete for this tender. By submitting a quotation meeting the requirements detailed in the Request for Quotation, businesses can engage with Natural England and potentially secure a contract to work on offshore wind farm impact assessments, enhancing their expertise and reputation within the industry. ## Notice The aim of the project is to collate data on UK offshore wind farm (OWF) specifications and density data for key seabird species within those wind farms, to evaluate the quality of the different sources of seabird data, to carry out impact assessments for all UK OWFs using both consented and as-built turbine array parameters, and to apportion the impacts to UK SPA colonies. 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 richard.berridge@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 25/09/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to richard.berridge@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/20faebfc-533a-4a89-8ccb-ce4b8ce7dbbf | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 15 Sep 2023 | | Submission deadline | 25 Sep 2023 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 8 Oct 2023 - 29 Mar 2024 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £49,999 | | 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND | | Locality | WORCESTER | | Post town | Worcester | | Postcode | WR5 2NP | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) | | ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire | | ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC | | Local authority | Worcester | | Electoral ward | Nunnery | | Westminster constituency | Worcester | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 15 Sep 2023 at 14:33 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20faebfc-533a-4a89-8ccb-ce4b8ce7dbbf - 1 Sep 2023 at 14:10 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20faebfc-533a-4a89-8ccb-ce4b8ce7dbbf ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/20faebfc-533a-4a89-8ccb-ce4b8ce7dbbf 15th September 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/010683fe-51f5-42c4-b917-476004719c02 RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/6e533033-40ac-4f7d-be62-5946d88884c2 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8480a6e8-a5b2-4cd6-89c7-8218433a2759 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/7c7cc385-d7a6-486e-ac1a-90d82fdf26e6 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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