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title: "Scientific Advice to the MMO - Sizewell C Nuclear Build Project"
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# Scientific Advice to the MMO - Sizewell C Nuclear Build Project

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-330a09ec-94cf-4337-b6ee-1d1d5091500d

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## Summary

The Marine Management Organisation (MMO) has recently awarded a contract for "Scientific Advice to the MMO - Sizewell C Nuclear Build Project" to ABPmer. The procurement method used was selective, specifically a call-off from a framework agreement. The contract period is from 5th December 2022 to 4th December 2024. The procurement stage is in the award phase, with a tender period ending on 10th November 2022. The contract falls under the environmental services industry category.

This tender for scientific advice presents an opportunity for businesses in the environmental services sector, such as specialist technical advisors in benthic ecology, fish biology, water quality, and other related areas. Companies with expertise in marine environments and sustainable activities are well-suited to compete. The contract duration provides stability for businesses looking to establish a long-term partnership with the MMO and contribute to the clean and productive use of marine resources.

## Notice

This opportunity is advertised by Defra group Commercial on behalf of the Marine Management Organisation (MMO). This work is driven by the government's aim for clean, healthy, safe, productive and biologically diverse oceans and seas. Their purpose is to protect and enhance our precious marine environment and support the UK's economic growth by enabling sustainable marine activities and development. Requirement The MMO is seeking to appoint a specialist advisor, by calling off from the Nuclear Framework which has been recently established (project_29237 - Nuclear Projects - Specialist Technical Advice to MMO). The services required from the Specialist Advisor are likely to be advice within, but not limited to, the following areas: - Benthic Ecology - Fish Biology - Water and Sediment Quality - Radiological advice - Underwater Noise - Coastal Processes - Sediment Sampling and Analysis - Matters related to Unexploded Ordinance (UXO) The MMO will require the rapid review of numerous large and complex documents in order to best advise the case team as part of the MMO's function as a marine regulator. Close contact with the case team, as well as attendance at meetings with applicants and other advisory bodies is also likely to be required, sometimes at very short notice. The contract will start on 5 December 2022 and end on 4 December 2024.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237fcfaf-43da-4e4f-ba8b-9ff6aa277c57 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Framework |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Selective |
| Procurement method details | Call-off from a framework agreement |
| Tender suitability | Not specified |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 17 Mar 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 10 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 9 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 5 Dec 2022 - 4 Dec 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £3,180 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £3,180 |
| 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 | BRISTOL |
| Post town | Bristol |
| Postcode | BS1 5AH |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLK South West (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLK5 West of England |
| ITL 3 | TLK51 Bristol, City of |
| Local authority | Bristol, City of |
| Electoral ward | Hotwells and Harbourside |
| Westminster constituency | Bristol Central |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

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

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services

### Codes

- 90700000 - Environmental services

## Release History

- 17 Mar 2023 at 13:57 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237fcfaf-43da-4e4f-ba8b-9ff6aa277c57

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/237fcfaf-43da-4e4f-ba8b-9ff6aa277c57
  17th March 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/5dee7647-48e5-495a-9b0c-e98943326a46
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