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title: "RDE 476 - Comprehensive marine Non-Native Species (NNS) survey for England"
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# RDE 476 - Comprehensive marine Non-Native Species (NNS) survey for England

Buyer: DEFRA  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3848b590-c141-40c7-a511-ce579cbfb5e3

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## Summary

The Department for Environment, Food & Rural Affairs (DEFRA) awarded a contract for the project titled "RDE 476 - Comprehensive marine Non-Native Species (NNS) survey for England" to The Marine Biological Association of the UK. The project involves carrying out Rapid Assessment Surveys (RAS) to detect priority marine non-native species in various coastal sites around England and Wales. The procurement method used was selective, specifically calling off from a framework agreement. The tender period ended on March 30, 2023, with the contract period starting on April 1, 2023, and ending on March 31, 2024.

This tender presents business opportunities for organisations providing research and development consultancy services in marine biology. Companies with expertise in conducting marine surveys for non-native species are well-suited to compete for this contract. The contract, awarded by DEFRA, aims to gather data on changes in marine ecosystems over an 8-year interval, offering a comprehensive overview of evolving marine biodiversity. Businesses operating in the marine biology sector, especially those experienced in rapid assessment surveys, should consider engaging with DEFRA and similar organisations for potential contract opportunities.

## Notice

This project will carry out Rapid Assessment Surveys (RAS) for detection of priority marine non-native species (NNS) in sites around the coasts of England and Wales focused mainly in marinas as well as selected ports where feasible. The majority of sites selected for this study were surveyed by the MBA in 2014-16. Repeating surveys using the same protocols will allow a robust comparison of data thereby providing a relatively comprehensive overview of changes over c. 8-year interval: new species arrivals, new colonisations/losses at particular sites, species range extensions/contractions and evolving regional differences in the prevalence of priority marine NNS. This project was awarded by DEFRA.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eec9376-f2ce-45e9-aac8-e92ce4cec29b |
| 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 | SME |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 13 Dec 2023 |
| Submission deadline | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 30 Mar 2023 |
| Contract period | 31 Mar 2023 - 31 Mar 2024 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | Not specified |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £49,956 |
| 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 |
| 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 | THE MARINE BIOLOGICAL ASSOCIATION OF THE |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 13 Dec 2023 at 15:55 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eec9376-f2ce-45e9-aac8-e92ce4cec29b

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/2eec9376-f2ce-45e9-aac8-e92ce4cec29b
  13th December 2023 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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