--- title: "MMO: Assessing Options for Non-lethal Seal Deterrents" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-2d424fa9-a77d-48bd-a791-ef17bb3e9423" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d424fa9-a77d-48bd-a791-ef17bb3e9423" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d424fa9-a77d-48bd-a791-ef17bb3e9423.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d424fa9-a77d-48bd-a791-ef17bb3e9423.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Award" buyer: "DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL" published: "2018-04-05" --- # MMO: Assessing Options for Non-lethal Seal Deterrents Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL Current stage: Award OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2d424fa9-a77d-48bd-a791-ef17bb3e9423 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-2d424fa9-a77d-48bd-a791-ef17bb3e9423) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-2d424fa9-a77d-48bd-a791-ef17bb3e9423.json) ## Summary The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has awarded a contract titled "Assessing Options for Non-lethal Seal Deterrents," focusing on marine research services. The procurement process, which was conducted through an open procedure, is currently at the Award stage, having been finalized on 19th February 2018. The contract, valued at £120,966, commenced on the same date and will run until 8th July 2019. Interested parties should note that the delivery addresses can include locations within various territories such as the British Overseas Territories, Channel Islands, and throughout the United Kingdom. This tender presents significant opportunities for businesses, particularly those specialising in marine research, environmental conservation, and sustainable fishing practices. SMEs and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) are particularly well-suited to compete, as the project seeks innovative solutions to reduce seal depredation in fisheries. With the focus on non-lethal deterrent methods, businesses that develop such technologies or conduct marine studies could find valuable opportunities for growth and collaboration within this initiative. ## Notice To improve specificity of advice given by the Marine Management Organisation (MMO) in its work to conserve protected species, enable sustainable marine fishing activity and reduce conflict, the MMO seeks better understanding of non-lethal deterrents suitable for control of seals from fishing vessels. This project will improve understanding of seal depredation (seals eating the catch from the fishing gear) including what assists and influences the behaviour and how substantial the impacts on English fisheries. The project will: - Review what non-lethal measures, gear modifications or fishing tactics are currently available to reduce seal depredation and bycatch for static net fisheries at sea. - Clarify what impacts may result to the fishing industry, managers and seals of using such non-lethal deterrents. - Field test the most promising deterrent approaches. Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses an E-tendering system for Procurement activities. This is currently provided by Bravo Solutions. To access appropriate tendering and contractual documents, please access the E-Tendering portal at https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk", ensuring that your registration includes "Defra". If you have any problems with this system, please contact Bravo on their telephone helpline number 0800 368 4850 or by emailing them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23d11f8-ca03-4862-ae71-b26a620a3126 | | Notice type | Award Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Not specified | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Large | | All stages | Award | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 5 Apr 2018 | | Submission deadline | 13 Nov 2017 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | 19 Feb 2018 | | Contract period | 19 Feb 2018 - 8 Jul 2019 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £120,966 | | Lots value | Not specified | | Awards value | £120,966 | | 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 | ABPMER | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73110000 - Research services - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 5 Apr 2018 at 09:12 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23d11f8-ca03-4862-ae71-b26a620a3126 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/f23d11f8-ca03-4862-ae71-b26a620a3126 5th April 2018 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/8fb47641-f3d6-49df-87a1-4262c87481e1 n/a ## Notice URLs - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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