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title: "Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay SPA Maerl Mapping Project Technical analysis and reporting of acoustic and drop-down video survey data obtained from maerl habitat"
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# Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay SPA Maerl Mapping Project Technical analysis and reporting of acoustic and drop-down video survey data obtained from maerl habitat

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-31a6d253-bc41-49cf-9549-9ad3a975a2f0

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## Summary

The procurement process is being carried out by Natural England for the "Falmouth Bay to St Austell Bay SPA Maerl Mapping Project." The project falls under the marine research services category, with a contract value of £15,000. The procurement stage is currently in the award phase, with the contract period spanning from 25th September 2023 to 16th February 2024. The deadline for submitting quotations is 4th September 2023, with the tender end date set for 11th September 2023. The project is located in the South West region of the United Kingdom.

This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses, particularly those skilled in marine research services, to compete for the project. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) are suitable for this tender, and businesses aiming to grow in the marine research sector could benefit from participating. The open procurement method allows fair competition, and interested parties must meet the RFQ requirements and submit their quotes by the specified deadline to be considered for the contract.

## Notice

Reporting and analysis of a maerl survey of Falmouth to St Austell Bay Special Protection Area. Field data gathered by Cornwall IFCA using acoustic and imaging techniques will be analysed to assess the extent and coverage of maerl and to provide information on maerl communities within the SPA. Report is required in February 2024. 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 Esther.hughes@naturalengland.org.uk by 17:00 on 04/09/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to Esther.hughes@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/6f22cf3b-f5c0-4d3e-9df6-cc701912a535 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 4 Mar 2024 |
| Submission deadline | 11 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 17 Nov 2023 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £15,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £25,430 |
| 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 | NATURAL ENGLAND |
| Locality | TRURO |
| Post town | Truro |
| Postcode | TR4 9AD |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK3 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| ITL 3 | TLK30 Cornwall and Isles of Scilly |
| Local authority | Cornwall |
| Electoral ward | Truro Tregolls |
| Westminster constituency | Truro and Falmouth |
| Delivery location | TLK South West (England) |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | ENVISION MARINE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services

## Release History

- 4 Mar 2024 at 08:21 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f22cf3b-f5c0-4d3e-9df6-cc701912a535
- 31 Aug 2023 at 13:58 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52520cd-d124-4d2a-8e5a-4425580edacc
- 18 Aug 2023 at 10:39 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52520cd-d124-4d2a-8e5a-4425580edacc

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/6f22cf3b-f5c0-4d3e-9df6-cc701912a535
  4th March 2024 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/c52520cd-d124-4d2a-8e5a-4425580edacc
  31st August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/bdab91d3-a60a-4cab-871b-ea607a63d561
  RFQ
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/2b0823a0-6858-4956-a060-48135c17f38c
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0512fcb0-fac6-4e54-a7ca-34eeba92da4a
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/232e30a2-fbe4-4bbb-a808-cd5fa12203a5
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/d23818b9-b620-4cf2-8ec1-b02b7f966ccd

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