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title: "Collation of evidence for a U.K. definition of Favourable Conservation Status for sandbanks and other sublittoral sediment habitat types"
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# Collation of evidence for a U.K. definition of Favourable Conservation Status for sandbanks and other sublittoral sediment habitat types

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Tender  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3291c4df-a9d1-4514-88e6-d1e77a56f188

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## Summary

The procurement process led by Natural England involves the collation of evidence for defining Favourable Conservation Status for sandbanks and sublittoral sediment habitats in the UK. The contract falls under the environmental services category and has a value of £49,999. The tender deadline for submitting quotations is 19th September 2023 at 17:00 GMT. The contract period is from 21st September 2023 to 31st January 2024, making it suitable for small and medium enterprises (SMEs).

This tender by Natural England presents an opportunity for businesses specialising in environmental services to contribute to biodiversity conservation efforts. The procurement method is an open procedure below the threshold, welcoming businesses across the UK, specifically in the service industry. Businesses interested in providing data collation services for sublittoral sediment habitats, including sandbanks, should consider submitting their quotations before the deadline to participate in this valuable project.

## Notice

Natural England's Defining Favourable Conservation Status (DFCS) Project aims to produce definitions of favourable conservation status that will support the delivery of the biodiversity components of many aspects of Natural England's work. This project will begin the FCS process for sublittoral sediment habitats, including sandbanks. "Sandbanks which are slightly covered by seawater all the time", listed under Annex I of the Habitats Directive (92/43/EEC), and its sub-types gravelly and clean sands, muddy sands, and maerl beds are the main focus of this project. MCZ broadscale habitats and features of conservation importance relevant to subtidal sediment /sandbanks should also be considered: * Subtidal coarse sediments * Subtidal sand * Subtidal mud * Subtidal mixed sediments * Maerl beds * Sea-pen and burrowing megafauna communities * Ocean quahog The data collation exercise should consider sub-features independently, not just where they relate to Annex 1 sandbanks. The information provided in this review will be used by Natural England to inform the production of favourable conservation statuses for various sublittoral sediment habitats, including sandbanks. 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 Lucy.May@naturalengland.org.uk by 1700 on 19/09/2023. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to lucy.may@naturalengland.org.uk and Hannah.Payne@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/94f33162-adb1-494a-a1bf-e01a48e5eb1c |
| Notice type | Tender Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME |
| Awardee scale | Not specified |
| All stages | Tender |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 31 Aug 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 19 Sep 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | Not specified |
| Contract period | 20 Sep 2023 - 31 Jan 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 | EXETER |
| Post town | Exeter |
| Postcode | EX1 1QA |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK4 Devon |
| ITL 3 | TLK43 Devon CC |
| Local authority | Exeter |
| Electoral ward | St David's |
| Westminster constituency | Exeter |
| Delivery location | TLC North East (England), TLD North West (England), TLF East Midlands (England), TLG West Midlands (England), TLH East (England), TLJ South East (England), TLK South West (England) |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 31 Aug 2023 at 13:43 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f33162-adb1-494a-a1bf-e01a48e5eb1c

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/94f33162-adb1-494a-a1bf-e01a48e5eb1c
  31st August 2023 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e057c700-16a8-4c84-ab36-9a20b49518b9
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/ab5dec6d-6e82-4f63-93c3-b20b9a43852a

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