--- title: "Consultancy Opportunity: Developing Alternatives to Gillnet Fisheries" ocid: "ocds-b5fd17-449cf896-fe53-4d8a-bbc1-3ed0be55ae68" canonical_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-449cf896-fe53-4d8a-bbc1-3ed0be55ae68" markdown_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-449cf896-fe53-4d8a-bbc1-3ed0be55ae68.md" json_url: "https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-449cf896-fe53-4d8a-bbc1-3ed0be55ae68.json" source: "Contracts Finder" current_stage: "Tender" buyer: "WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED" published: "2020-02-13" --- # Consultancy Opportunity: Developing Alternatives to Gillnet Fisheries Buyer: WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED Current stage: Tender OCID: ocds-b5fd17-449cf896-fe53-4d8a-bbc1-3ed0be55ae68 [View canonical contract page](https://d3tenders.com/contract/?ocid=ocds-b5fd17-449cf896-fe53-4d8a-bbc1-3ed0be55ae68) [Download OCDS JSON](https://d3tenders.com/contract/ocds-b5fd17-449cf896-fe53-4d8a-bbc1-3ed0be55ae68.json) ## Summary WWF UK is conducting an active procurement process for a consultancy opportunity titled "Developing Alternatives to Gillnet Fisheries". This initiative falls under the services category, specifically within the research and development services sector. The tender is based in the United Kingdom and has an open procurement method, classified as an open procedure below threshold. Key dates include a tender period closing on 26th February 2020, with the contract period commencing on 6th March 2020 and lasting until 17th June 2020. Interested parties should submit their responses to Helen McLachlan, Programme Manager for Fisheries at WWF UK, before the deadline. This tender presents significant growth opportunities for businesses engaged in environmental consultancy and marine conservation, particularly those experienced in marine gear alternatives and sustainable fisheries management. Companies with expertise in ecological strategies, consultancy services, or marine conservation planning will find this opportunity particularly relevant. As the focus is on producing a report that influences sustainable fisheries, businesses that can demonstrate effective advocacy and practical solutions for minimising bycatch could play a crucial role in this project. ## Notice Globally it is estimated that 300,000 cetaceans are caught incidentally in fishing gear each year. Different gear types represent varying threats for different cetacean species. One of the gear types that causes most problems for harbour porpoises (Phocoena phoconea) and other species is gill net fishing. The aim of this review is to provide information to support advocacy work that will encourage a shift of gear in fisheries where high harbour porpoise bycatch is recognised, demonstrating how this contributes to sustainable fisheries management, including linkages with the effective management of UK harbour porpoise cSACs. WWF UK is seeking to appoint a suitably experienced consultant or research partner to produce a compelling and well evidenced report for external publication. The report should deliver a workable vision for managers and fishermen as to whether a shift of gear can be achieved and if so how, and what the implications would be for the fishery. It should also outline the benefits, and any possible concerns that would be associated with such a shift. For more information about this opportunity and instructions for responding to this notice, please refer to the attached Terms of Reference Document. Please submit your response to Helen McLachlan (WWF UK Programme Manager - Fisheries) by email: HMcLachlan@wwf.org.uk by 26th February 2020. Additional information: Please submit your response to Helen McLachlan (WWF UK Programme Manager - Fisheries) by email: HMcLachlan@wwf.org.uk by 26th February 2020. ## Key Details | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication source | Contracts Finder | | Latest notice | https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6443635-8c12-4714-93f3-24f51024860d | | Notice type | Tender Notice | | Procurement type | Standard | | Procurement category | Services | | Procurement method | Open | | Procurement method details | Open procedure (below threshold) | | Tender suitability | SME, VCSE | | Awardee scale | Not specified | | All stages | Tender | ## Dates | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Publication date | 13 Feb 2020 | | Submission deadline | 26 Feb 2020 | | Future notice date | Not specified | | Award date | Not specified | | Contract period | 6 Mar 2020 - 17 Jun 2020 | | Recurrence | Not specified | ## Values | Field | Value | | --- | --- | | Tender value | £9,000 | | 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 | WWF-UK (WORLD WIDE FUND FOR NATURE) TRADING LIMITED | | Locality | WOKING | | Post town | Guildford | | Postcode | GU21 4LL | | Country | England | | ITL 1 | TLJ South East (England) | | ITL 2 | TLJ2 Surrey, East and West Sussex | | ITL 3 | TLJ25 West Surrey | | Local authority | Woking | | Electoral ward | Horsell | | Westminster constituency | Woking | | Delivery location | Not specified | ## CPV Codes ### Divisions - 73 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77 - Agricultural, forestry, horticultural, aquacultural and apicultural services - 90 - Sewage, refuse, cleaning and environmental services ### Codes - 73000000 - Research and development services and related consultancy services - 77700000 - Services incidental to fishing - 90712300 - Marine conservation strategy planning - 90713000 - Environmental issues consultancy services ## Release History - 13 Feb 2020 at 14:09 - TenderAmendment - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6443635-8c12-4714-93f3-24f51024860d - 13 Feb 2020 at 14:08 - Tender - Tender Notice - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6443635-8c12-4714-93f3-24f51024860d ## Documents - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/d6443635-8c12-4714-93f3-24f51024860d 13th February 2020 - Opportunity notice on Contracts Finder - https://www.contractsfinder.service.gov.uk/Notice/Attachment/94b10d7a-d508-4b7d-b45b-ed1fa2e3f322 Terms of Reference (Review of Alternatives to Gillnet Fisheries) ## Notice URLs - http://wwf.org.uk ## Provenance This Markdown file is an alternate public rendering of the D3 Tenders contract record. 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