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title: "An investigation into the temporal and spatial patterns of phosphorus concentrations across the ditch systems of Kings Sedgemoor and Moorlinch SSSIs"
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# An investigation into the temporal and spatial patterns of phosphorus concentrations across the ditch systems of Kings Sedgemoor and Moorlinch SSSIs

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-2f7c3885-96cf-4640-ad6f-6644a5d00613

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## Summary

The procurement process involves the Defra Network eTendering Portal, which is seeking submissions for a project titled "An investigation into the temporal and spatial patterns of phosphorus concentrations across the ditch systems of Kings Sedgemoor and Moorlinch SSSIs." This initiative falls under the marine research services category and is located in England. The procurement is currently at the Award stage, with the contract awarded on 21st September 2016. The total contract value is £49,264 GBP, and the contract period runs from 22nd September 2016 to 28th February 2018. Businesses interested in bidding should have been registered on the Bravo portal by the deadline of 17th August 2016.

This tender presents opportunities for businesses specialising in environmental management, marine research, and environmental impact assessments. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) would be particularly well-suited to compete in this procurement, as it requires expertise in assessing and managing phosphorus concentrations in sensitive ecological areas. Engaging with this project can enhance a business's portfolio in environmental services and foster further growth through collaboration with governmental agencies and other stakeholders in the industry.

## Notice

This proposed project is to undertake a programme of strategic sampling to assess P concentrations and evidence of nutrient enrichment, to answer the following questions: * What is the state of compliance with the total phosphorus target across the SSSI, and what is the temporal and spatial variation of this? * How quickly do total phosphate levels decline as water from the feeder river (King Sedgemoor Drain) flows through the system? Is this decline at the expense of the biological quality of the ditch communities? * Are there any other significant inputs of phosphorus to the system (eg. contamination of smaller water courses feeding the site; localised diffuse or small discharges) * How does site management (eg. penning for Raised Water Level Areas and ditch maintenance) affect phosphorus concentrations? * A comparison of orthophosphate as P and total phosphorus in line with Environment Agency methodologies Additional information: Please note that Defra procurement uses e-tendering, provided by Bravosolutions. In order to access the Bravo system you will need to be registered. Could I therefore request that you register on the Bravo portal for Defra. If you're already registered on the Bravo portal please check that your registration includes Defra, as you have to specify us in order to correctly receive the tender documents. If you have any problems with the registration process, please contact the Bravo helpline on 0800 368 4850 or alternatively email them at help@bravosolution.co.uk. The link you require for new registration/amendments to registrations is - https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644ce363-40af-4e66-83d5-f3cc51e5ee08 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 22 May 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 17 Aug 2016 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 20 Sep 2016 |
| Contract period | 21 Sep 2016 - 28 Feb 2018 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £49,264 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,264 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | APEM |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 71 - Architectural, construction, engineering and inspection services
- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 71313440 - Environmental Impact Assessment (EIA) services for construction
- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 90710000 - Environmental management
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 22 May 2017 at 11:22 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644ce363-40af-4e66-83d5-f3cc51e5ee08

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/644ce363-40af-4e66-83d5-f3cc51e5ee08
  22nd May 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

## Notice URLs

- https://defra.bravosolution.co.uk

## Provenance

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