--- title: "Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Monitoring Surveys of Seahorse Hotels" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-3c4fbd7a-fa00-4593-8872-8d8ae5d1e238" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c4fbd7a-fa00-4593-8872-8d8ae5d1e238" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c4fbd7a-fa00-4593-8872-8d8ae5d1e238.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c4fbd7a-fa00-4593-8872-8d8ae5d1e238.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "NATURAL ENGLAND" published: "2024-06-10" --- # Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project in Seaford to Eastbourne: Monitoring Surveys of Seahorse Hotels Buyer: NATURAL ENGLAND Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3c4fbd7a-fa00-4593-8872-8d8ae5d1e238 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-3c4fbd7a-fa00-4593-8872-8d8ae5d1e238) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-3c4fbd7a-fa00-4593-8872-8d8ae5d1e238.json) ## Summary Natural England is looking for contractors to carry out monitoring surveys of artificial seahorse habitats and their surroundings along the Sussex coastline as part of the Short-snouted seahorse Species Recovery Project. The project involves assessing the effectiveness of these habitats in providing a refuge for seahorses. The tender, titled "Monitoring Surveys of Seahorse Hotels," is currently in the planning stage, with the first monitoring surveys planned for July 2024, followed by deployment in July/August 2024. The tender deadline for submitting quotations is 12 midday on 12.06.2024, with a contract period from 29th July 2024 to 28th February 2025, valued at £49,999. This opportunity presents a chance for businesses in the marine research services industry, focusing on works related to habitat monitoring and conservation. Small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) would be well-suited to compete for this tender, given the suitability criteria. The tender, employing an open procedure below the threshold, offers growth prospects for businesses looking to contribute to marine conservation efforts in the South East region of the United Kingdom. ## Notice Natural England is seeking to commission monitoring surveys of artificial seahorse habitats and their surroundings at 7 sites along the Sussex coastline to assess the effectiveness of the habitats to act as a refuge for seahorses. The first monitoring surveys are anticipated to be in July 2024 (subject to contractor availability), before deployment of the habitats in July/August 2024, after which monthly monitoring surveys will be required when possible until October 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 sian.woollard@naturalengland.org.uk by 12 midday on 12.06.2024. If you have any clarification questions linked to this opportunity or the procurement process please submit these via email to sian.woollard@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/0a486c97-db1c-42c2-a99d-13e77b3cc1d2 | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Works | | 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 | 10 Jun 2024 | | Submission deadline | 12 Jun 2024 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 28 Jul 2024 - 28 Feb 2025 | | 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 | EASTLEIGH | | Post town | Southampton | | Postcode | SO50 9YN | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ3 Hampshire and Isle of Wight | | ITL 3 | TLJ35 South Hampshire | | Local authority | Eastleigh | | Electoral ward | Eastleigh Central | | Westminster constituency | Eastleigh | | Delivery location | TLJ South East (England) | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services ### Codes - 73112000 - Marine research services ## Release History - 10 Jun 2024 at 14:02 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a486c97-db1c-42c2-a99d-13e77b3cc1d2 - 24 May 2024 at 14:45 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a486c97-db1c-42c2-a99d-13e77b3cc1d2 ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/0a486c97-db1c-42c2-a99d-13e77b3cc1d2 10th June 2024 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/3ad3c48d-4ae5-49fe-91f4-0dd4cc6ee2ef RFQ - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/57998f22-4ee6-431e-acfa-2c831f583f00 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/e80ae222-f91e-4a48-be49-c2674c0c5098 - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/0449589a-5147-42dc-93e0-ddbe49358ec6 ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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