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title: "Designing and Applying a Method to Identify Potential Links Between Offshore Wind Activities and Achieving Good Environmental Status"
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# Designing and Applying a Method to Identify Potential Links Between Offshore Wind Activities and Achieving Good Environmental Status

Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3b1b18cd-eec7-4c83-86a8-67f85ba813c5

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## Summary

The buying organisation Natural England is inviting tenders for the contract titled "Designing and Applying a Method to Identify Potential Links Between Offshore Wind Activities and Achieving Good Environmental Status" in the services industry category related to marine research services. The procurement stage is at the award phase, with a contract period starting on 19th December 2022 and ending on 31st March 2023, with a total contract value of £21,475. The deadline for tenders was 25th November 2022.

This tender issued by Natural England offers business growth opportunities for SMEs and businesses in marine research services with expertise in offshore wind activities and environmental impact assessments. Companies interested in demonstrating connections between offshore wind activities and environmental status are well-suited to compete. The contract requires the development of an evidence-based tool by the end of March 2023 to be trialled as part of Natural England's strategic advice.

## Notice

To demonstrate evidence-based, auditable, and transparent connections between offshore wind activities and the UKMS GES descriptors, targets and indicators. This pilot tool should be in place by the end of March 2023, ready to be trialled through Natural England's strategic advice on offshore wind activities Additional information: To apply please respond to the attached Request for Quotation (RFQ). We will award this contract, as set out in the RFQ's award criteria. Please email your response to Melanie.Parker@naturalengland.org.uk, stating the reference and 'Final Submission' in the subject field. Tenders to be received no later than 12:00 on 25th November 2022.

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e108edd-625c-4874-a744-c136b421d66e |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Open |
| Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | SME |
| All stages | Tender, Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 14 Dec 2022 |
| Submission deadline | 25 Nov 2022 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 1 Dec 2022 |
| Contract period | 1 Dec 2022 - 31 Mar 2023 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £24,999 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £21,475 |
| 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 | WORCESTER |
| Post town | Worcester |
| Postcode | WR5 2NP |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLG West Midlands (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLG1 Herefordshire, Worcestershire and Warwickshire |
| ITL 3 | TLG12 Worcestershire CC |
| Local authority | Worcester |
| Electoral ward | Nunnery |
| Westminster constituency | Worcester |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | WOLDS ENVIRONMENTAL CONSULTING |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 73200000 - Research and development consultancy services

## Release History

- 14 Dec 2022 at 10:18 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e108edd-625c-4874-a744-c136b421d66e
- 25 Nov 2022 at 11:31 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ed53fd2-ce83-47ff-8841-487e392d57ca
- 8 Nov 2022 at 10:26 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ed53fd2-ce83-47ff-8841-487e392d57ca
- 7 Nov 2022 at 15:11 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ed53fd2-ce83-47ff-8841-487e392d57ca

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/9e108edd-625c-4874-a744-c136b421d66e
  14th December 2022 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0ed53fd2-ce83-47ff-8841-487e392d57ca
  25th November 2022 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/cfa7fbf7-c5bb-40ea-8113-3c0adc609df6
  CA4GES Proof of Concept Pilot RFQ Nov 2022
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/42817fa8-2370-4eac-8948-64f3e51c4864
- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/SupplierAttachment/bae78497-798d-44d8-a54b-ef57bfeec345

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