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title: "Mersey Intertidal Bird Surveys 2023-2024"
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# Mersey Intertidal Bird Surveys 2023-2024

Buyer: LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2c993bd4-e239-40fa-b26a-e18242e5d9c1

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## Summary

The Liverpool City Region Combined Authority has awarded a contract for Winter Bird Survey Services for the Mersey Tidal Power Project to RSK BIOCENSUS LIMITED. The contract value is £222,562.50, with a contract period starting on 12th December 2023 and ending on 31st March 2024. The procurement method used was a selective process, with the tender period ending on 3rd October 2023. This contract falls under the category of 'Research and development services and related consultancy services', and the procurement stage is now complete.

This tender provides an opportunity for businesses specialising in research and consultancy services related to bird surveys to grow their operations. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprise organisations (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete in this tender process. The location for service delivery is in the North West region of the United Kingdom.

## Notice

Winter Bird Survey Services for the Mersey Tidal Power Project (MTPP) to advance the current status of the project baseline bird data. The data collect and interpretative report will support progress towards a Scoping Opinion and preparation for the next phase to DCO (Development Consent Order) submission and determination.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e722e414-b2ae-4578-9240-cc9edc2933b7 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Restricted procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 19 Jan 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 3 Oct 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 21 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 12 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £150,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £222,562 |
| 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 | LIVERPOOL CITY REGION COMBINED AUTHORITY |
| Locality | LIVERPOOL |
| Post town | Liverpool |
| Postcode | L3 1BP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLD North West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLD7 Merseyside |
| ITL 3 | TLD72 Liverpool |
| Local authority | Liverpool |
| Electoral ward | Waterfront South |
| Westminster constituency | Liverpool Riverside |
| Delivery location | TLD North West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | RSK BIOCENSUS |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

## Release History

- 19 Jan 2024 at 14:38 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e722e414-b2ae-4578-9240-cc9edc2933b7

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/e722e414-b2ae-4578-9240-cc9edc2933b7
  19th January 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://www.liverpoolcityregion-ca.gov.uk/

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