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title: "River Kent and Tributaries SSSI"
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# River Kent and Tributaries SSSI

Buyer: DEFRA NETWORK ETENDERING PORTAL  
Current stage: Award  
OCID: ocds-b5fd17-3fe1f4fd-b5e7-462c-8a7f-03405e209993

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## Summary

The procurement process titled "River Kent and Tributaries SSSI" is being managed by the Defra Network eTendering Portal, focused on providing marine research services, and falls under the industry category of environmental services. The contract, valued at £84,000, is aimed at addressing the conservation of designated habitats and species of both national and international significance located in the British Overseas Territories and the United Kingdom. This contract's period commenced on 1st October 2015 and is set to conclude on 31st March 2017. The relevant procurement method was classified under 'Other' and is currently in the Award stage, with the award date listed as 28th July 2015.

This tender presents substantial opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental and marine research services, as well as those specializing in ecological conservation initiatives. Small to medium enterprises (SMEs) and voluntary, community, and social enterprises (VCSEs) may find this tender particularly relevant, as they are encouraged to compete due to the suitability category. Collaborations in areas that support the recovery of rare habitats and endangered species could enhance their chances of securing contracts, driving growth in the environmentally focused business sector.

## Notice

The River Kent is designated a Special Area of Conservation of international importance because it supports the following habitats and species which are rare or threatened in Europe: - White-clawed (or Atlantic stream) crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) - Bullhead (Cottus gobio) - Rivers with floating vegetation often dominated by water-crowfoot (water courses of plain to montane levels with Ranunculion fluitantis and Callitricho-Batrachion vegetation) - Freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) in one of the upper tributaries Additional information: The River Kent is designated a Special Area of Conservation of international importance because it supports the following habitats and species which are rare or threatened in Europe: - White-clawed (or Atlantic stream) crayfish (Austropotamobius pallipes) - Bullhead (Cottus gobio) - Rivers with floating vegetation often dominated by water-crowfoot (water courses of plain to montane levels with Ranunculion fluitantis and Callitricho-Batrachion vegetation) - Freshwater pearl mussel (Margaritifera margaritifera) in one of the upper tributaries

## Key Details

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication source | Contracts Finder |
| Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67711a1e-332f-41a4-8ceb-0b8eea3b1616 |
| Notice type | Award Notice |
| Procurement type | Standard |
| Procurement category | Services |
| Procurement method | Not Specified |
| Procurement method details | Other - |
| Tender suitability | SME, VCSE |
| Awardee scale | Large |
| All stages | Award |

## Dates

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Publication date | 6 Mar 2017 |
| Submission deadline | 1 Sep 2015 |
| Future notice date | Not specified |
| Award date | 27 Jul 2015 |
| Contract period | 30 Sep 2015 - 31 Mar 2017 |
| Recurrence | Not specified |

## Values

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Tender value | £84,000 |
| Lots value | Not specified |
| Awards value | £84,000 |
| 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 | PETERBOROUGH |
| Post town | Peterborough |
| Postcode | PE1 1NG |
| Country | England |
| ITL 1 | TLH East (England) |
| ITL 2 | TLH4 Cambridgeshire and Peterborough |
| ITL 3 | TLH41 Peterborough |
| Local authority | Peterborough |
| Electoral ward | Central |
| Westminster constituency | Peterborough |
| Delivery location | Not specified |

## Supplier

| Field | Value |
| --- | --- |
| Number of suppliers | 1 |
| Supplier names | SOUTH CUMBRIA RIVERS TRUST |

## CPV Codes

### Divisions

- 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services
- 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services
- 98 - Other community, social and personal services

### Codes

- 73112000 - Marine research services
- 90700000 - Environmental services
- 98360000 - Marine services

## Release History

- 6 Mar 2017 at 17:59 - Award - Award Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67711a1e-332f-41a4-8ceb-0b8eea3b1616

## Documents

- https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/67711a1e-332f-41a4-8ceb-0b8eea3b1616
  6th March 2017 - Awarded contract notice on Contracts Finder

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